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What is a Slip Melting Point?

June 14, 2017 smitsa 0

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 […]

Purple Comfrey - an important herbal medicine growing in a meadow.

Comfrey

June 5, 2017 smitsa 0

Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) derives its Latin name from the Greek word ‘symphis’ which means ‘growing together’. The plant became renowned in folklore for wound healing […]

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Aniseed

May 19, 2017 smitsa 0

Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) is full of sweet-shop memories but this powerful aromatic herb has been in  use for millenia, not just in foods for flavour but as a […]