Drying Chilli For Powder
Red chili peppers are one of the most widely used spices in the world and an essential requirement in ethnic cuisine. The powder is a […]
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Treat Agave With Respect: Why Its Not Necessarily Good To Bite Into One
As one Chinese vlogger recently found out to her cost, not all plants are really food or that healthy. In fact the one she bit […]
We Try: Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Drinks
On the very rare occasions when I can visit the USA and it’s often to the IFT, I like to try various products from the […]
What Is In Those Kaffir Lime Leaves And Peel?
Kaffir Lime leaves are quite a speciality in Thai and Indonesian cuisine but they are now used in mainstream cooking. The Lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) […]
Chanterelle Mushroom Soup with Herb Emulsion
Equipment: Large saucepan or pot Blender or food processor Knife and cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Wooden spoon Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth (optional, […]
Are We Prone To Diabetes Because of A Lack Of Vitamin A ?
Vitamin A is an extremely important nutrient obtained from food and recent evidence suggests that its absence could lead to diabetes. Vitamin A is found […]
The Mung Bean: Tops For Nutrients
Mung beans and mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) are one of those foods which should be more widely eaten. They are in the […]
Zearalenone
Some Fusarium species which are molds of various crops produce some very nasty secondary metabolites. One in particular is Fusarium graminearum which produces Zearalenone (ZEN). […]
Expect Health Problems And Weight Gain If You Eat Late At Night
You come back from an evening’s socialising, from some event or you are just late back from work. If I’m famished I’ll have a meal […]
Coenzyme Q10 And Heart Health
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone or 2,3 dimethoxy-5 methyl-6-decaprenyl benzoquinone is a naturally occurring pro-vitamin which acts as a powerful antioxidant in cell metabolism. […]
Wild Rice
Wild rice is a food which you would have thought that foodies would have embraced years ago. Yet, it isn’t even mainstream in the health […]
Synthesis of Proteins: Translation of mRNA in Eukaryotes
Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation in eukaryotes is a complex process that occurs in the cytoplasm and involves several stages and molecular components. Transcription and mRNA […]
The Differences between mRNA and tRNA
mRNA (messenger RNA) and tRNA (transfer RNA) are two types of RNA molecules involved in different stages of protein synthesis. Here are the key differences […]
What Are Trans Fats?
The media often report how bad trans fats are for you. The culprit for weight gain or obesity has often been laid at the door […]
How is Transcription Terminated in Prokaryotes?
In prokaryotes, transcription termination is primarily achieved through two mechanisms: intrinsic termination and rho-dependent termination. Intrinsic Termination: Intrinsic termination is the most common mechanism for […]
What is a Slip Melting Point?
The slip melting point (SMP) is a key parameter used to characterize the melting behavior of fats and oils, including shortenings. It is particularly important […]
What are the Best Sports Drinks In The UK?
The Current State Of The Market For The Best Sports Drinks in the UK Well, to be honest the choice is overwhelming and perhaps a […]
The Health Benefits Of Galangal
Trawling the superfoods in the local retailer always throws up some intriguing surprises. Firstly, you find galangal and it looks to all intents and purposes […]
Maca –What Are Its Health Benefits ?
Maca – sounds like a shortened version of macadamia but it really is something quite different. Maca root has been in use for over 2,000 […]
Cashew Mac’n’Cheese
Cashews, when they are used to full effect are as good as tofu in any dish and they lend a different perspective to classic vegan […]