Salad dressing in a pot. An example using a modified starch.

Modified Starch

August 31, 2021 smitsa 0

The modification of starch  allows the food developer greater options in the use of this key ingredient. The modification is usually through chemicals and they […]

Manufacture of glucose syrup

The Manufacture Of Glucose Syrup

August 26, 2021 smitsa 0

Glucose syrup is manufactured from starches usually derived from maize (corn) or rice. There are seven process steps which include:- mixing process, liquefaction, deproteinization, saccharification, […]

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Spicy Black Lentil Soup

August 24, 2021 smitsa 0

Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients For the Soup: 1 cup black lentils (also […]

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What is Ekuru?

August 18, 2021 smitsa 0

Ekuru, also known as “white Moi Moi,” is a traditional dish made from peeled, ground black-eyed peas or cowpeas. It is a steamed pudding-like dish, […]

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What is Vatapá?

August 17, 2021 smitsa 0

Vatapá is a traditional Brazilian dish that hails from the northeastern region of Brazil, particularly from the state of Bahia, which is renowned for its […]

Gastritis, a painful stomach condition.

What Is Gastritis?

August 16, 2021 smitsa 0

Gastritis is much more common than we think. It is a condition where the stomach becomes inflamed. If gastritis persists and becomes longer-term than it […]

Corn cobs. Feedstcok for the dry milling of corn.

The Wet-Milling Of Corn

August 14, 2021 smitsa 2

Introduction The wet-milling of corn is a carefully controlled process. It relies on breaking corn kernels into their constituent parts which are corn oil, corn […]

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Preparing Nyama Choma

August 13, 2021 smitsa 0

Nyama Choma is a beloved East African dish, particularly popular in Kenya, Tanzania, and other neighboring countries. The name “Nyama Choma” translates to “grilled meat” […]

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Making Savoury Profiteroles

August 13, 2021 smitsa 0

Savory profiteroles are a delightful twist on the classic French pastry typically filled with sweet cream. In this version, the choux pastry is filled with […]

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Making Profiteroles

August 13, 2021 smitsa 0

Profiteroles, also known as cream puffs, are delicate pastries made from choux dough, filled with a sweet cream or custard, and often topped with a […]

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Isochoric Freezing

August 12, 2021 smitsa 0

Isochoric freezing, also known as constant-volume freezing or pressure-shift freezing, is a process used in the food industry to preserve food products by rapidly reducing […]

Shirataki noodles, cuisine

Shirataki Noodles

August 11, 2021 smitsa 0

Shirataki noodles (白滝, usually written with the hiragana しらたき) are traditional Japanese noodles which have extremely valuable health benefits. They are prepared from konjac flour which […]

doughnuts, donuts

Lovely Doughnuts!

August 9, 2021 smitsa 0

Basic doughnut recipe. [Please note we are an affiliate marketing partner and will make a sales commission if you purchase any items through our affiliate […]

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Dragonhead – Benefits

August 9, 2021 smitsa 0

The Dragonhead plants are annuals in the Lamiaceae family and form the genus Dracocephalum. In herbal medicines, the plant leaves have been used like Lemon […]

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Making a Sourdough Bloomer

August 8, 2021 smitsa 0

A sourdough bloomer is a classic loaf known for its crisp crust, airy crumb, and subtle tang from natural fermentation. This recipe produces a 400g […]