Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
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Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]
Jojoba Oil – Ideal As Carrier Oil And Hair Treatment
Jojoba oil is extracted from Simmondsia chinensis seeds which is a plant grown in much of South America and originated from Mexico. It is a multi-purpose and […]
Homemade Graham Crackers
Graham crackers are a classic snack, often enjoyed plain, with toppings, or used as a base for desserts like s’mores and pie crusts. These crackers […]
Huperzine A
Marketed for supporting cognitive functions Improving memory and increasing focus Huperzine A is highly active nootropic alkaloid and ingredient which is extracted from various clubmoss […]
New Nanofibre Protects Probiotics In Beverages
Probiotics do not thrive that well in low acid fruit juices but a newly developed prebiotic nanofiber that partly encapsulates them protects them. A potential […]
A Combination Of Probiotics And Immunotherapy Could Overcome Lethal Peanut Allergy
New research suggests coupling probiotic bacteria with ingestion of tiny doses of peanut could help the vast majority of children deal with food allergies. The […]
Powdery Mildew
One fungal disease of vegetable plants and some fruit trees which is debilitating is powdery mildew. It affects the foliage and stems by covering them […]
Umami Gyoza Dumplings
Umami Gyoza Dumplings are a new ready serve frozen product that provides a bit of the oriental when you just need it. Gyoza dumplings might […]
Hilary’s Millet Medleys
Millet is an ancient grain that is suited to growing in semi-arid regions of the world. Unlike wheat it can be used to create a wealth of gluten-free […]
What Is Milk Protein Isolate?
Milk Protein Isolate (MPI) is the white powder obtained when all the non-protein components such as lactose and minerals are removed from skimmed milk. The […]
What Is Egg Albumen And Why Is It Useful In Food?
Egg albumen is the protein found in egg whites but not egg yolks. It is a favoured protein for bodybuilders an athletes when it is […]
Caseins and Just What Is Micellar Casein?
Casein, often called micellar casein is the protein components in milk curds and is naturally the main protein in cheese. It is a popular protein […]
Yohimbine
Yohimbine is an indole alkaloid extracted from the bark of very tall evergreen tree, Pausinystalia yohimbe from Central Africa. It is found in sport […]
Low fat diets are not as healthy as first seems.
Low fat diets have long been seen as the way for many of us to maintain a healthy life style, manage our weight and extend […]
Cocoa, Chocolate And Health
It’s always pleasing to read in the press about all the benefits of eating chocolate (usually dark chocolate by the way) or drinking cocoa. Yet […]
What is the difference between whey protein isolate, concentrate and hydrolysate?
Whey protein supplements come in a few different forms. Many supplement companies offer either one or a mix depending on the outcome you desire for […]
Barbecue: Top Tips For Cooking Food Safely
The UK’s Food Standard’s Authority (FSA) has published guide lines on its web-site for all those using the barbecue on the Bank Holiday Monday. Frankly, […]
Sorghum: A Grain For Feeding The New Africans
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is not a novelty crop by any means. It was grown by the ancient Egyptians nearly 4,000 years ago and […]