Downy Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa)
Downy Rose Myrtle or Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. (Family: Myrtaceae) is a flowering plant that could provide product developers with a rich source of colour. This supplements its culinary […]
Month: January 2013
Jatropha Seed Oil – A Better Biodiesel
The Jatropha plant is a wide ranging perennial with a quick growth and almost 60 years longevity. It appears to survive both tropical and arid conditions, […]
Supercritical Fluid Extraction With Carbon Dioxide (SC-CO2)
Supercritical fluid extraction or pressurized fluid extraction as it is sometimes referred to is a technology that compares extremely favourable with more traditional and conventional […]
The Super Uses For Onion Skin
Onions (Allium cepa L.) are highly valuable vegetables used in a wide range of recipes and are now only second to tomatoes as the most important horticultural […]
Cancer Fighters In Our Greens: Sulforaphanes
Raw greens might not be the easiest vegetables to digest but they have some great benefits, not least their anti-cancer potential. Over many years, a number […]
The Manufacture of Red Palm Oil
Red palm oil, derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), has been a staple in the diets of many communities in […]
Vitamin E – Basic Knowhow About This Crucial Vitamin
Vitamin E as a nutrient is one of the most powerful antioxidants known where it scavenges free radicals and the waste products of oxygen metabolism. […]