Gazami Crab (Portunus trituberculatus)
Gazami crab, also known as the Japanese blue swimming crab, is a species of swimming crab found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. It is particularly […]
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Gastric Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Gastric ulcers, also known as stomach ulcers, are a type of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) characterized by open sores that develop on the inner lining […]
Cocoa Butter Is The Versatile Elixir of Chocolate
Cocoa butter, a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, holds a special place not only in the world of chocolate but also as an ingredient […]
Blockchain Generates Benefits In The Food Industry
Blockchain has been with us since 2008 when Satoshi Nakamoto coined the term to describe a concept of blocks of encrypted data linked through a […]
Charqui
Charqui is a traditional fermented, salted and sun-dried meat product largely consumed in Brazil. Its preservation is based on the application of the hurdle technology, […]
Traditional Orange Marmalade Recipe
This classic marmalade recipe yields approximately 10 jars (250ml each) of tangy, sweet, and slightly bitter orange preserve. Ingredients 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) Seville oranges […]
What is RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)?
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule essential to many biological processes, acting primarily as a messenger and functional molecule in cells. While it shares some […]
Barbecue-Flavoured Pork Belly Bites with Sweet and Sticky BBQ Glaze
A recipe for barbecue-flavoured pork belly bites with a sweet and sticky BBQ glaze. Makes 20 pieces Ingredients For the Pork Belly: 1 kg (2.2 […]
What is Non-Coding RNA (ncRNA)?
Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) refers to RNA molecules that are transcribed from DNA but do not encode proteins. Instead, they perform a variety of regulatory, structural, […]
The Continued Use Of Mancozeb, An Effective Fungicide
Mancozeb is a widely used fungicide belonging to the dithiocarbamate chemical group. It is effective in controlling a broad spectrum of fungal diseases on fruits, […]
Chocolate Yule Log
Ingredients: For the cake 3 eggs 85g golden caster sugar 85g plain flour (minus 2 tbsp) 2 tbsp cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder For the filling & icing […]
Making A Snowcake
Serves 10 slices Ingredients Gingerbread Sponge: 150g (5.3 oz) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp […]
Cheddar Cheese and Smoky Bacon Potato Skins
Cheddar Cheese and Smoky Bacon Potato Skins Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes (e.g., Russet) 4 rashers of smoky bacon, diced 1 ½ cups (150g) grated […]
All Things Prawn
A series of three recipes for using king prawns. As we say this is for ‘all things prawn’. (1) King Prawns with Coconut Crumb (10 […]
Harissa Chicken and Spring Onion Filled Sweet Potato Skins
Easy to make and delicious to eat. They also make great party food too. Serve with green salads. Serves: 4; Preparation time: 25 minutes; Cooking […]
Mince Pies with Orange Mincemeat, Cranberry Curd, and Crumble Topping
These festive mince pies are enhanced with a fragrant orange-flavoured mincemeat, topped with a tangy cranberry curd and a crunchy, sweet crumble topping. Ingredients (Makes […]
All-Butter Rich Plum and Port Mince Pies
A luxurious take on a classic festive treat, these mince pies feature a damson plum and glacé cherry mincemeat infused with Ruby Port, French Brandy, […]
Chicken Katsu Empanadas with Korma Curry Dip
A fusion of Japanese katsu and Latin empanadas with a creamy, spiced coconut korma dip. This recipe makes 8 empanadas. Ingredients For the Empanadas: 200g […]
Let Me Use Farfalline!
What is Farfalline? Farfalline is a small pasta shape that resembles tiny bow ties or butterflies. The name farfalline comes from the Italian word farfalla, […]
What Do I Make With Orzo?
Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like large grains of rice. Its name means “barley” in Italian, referring to its resemblance to […]