Cashew nuts in bowl on wooden table

Cashew Anyone?

April 20, 2023 smitsa 1

Cashew nuts though are famed for their slightly sweet, distinctive taste and I remember having a pot of these nuts roasted and thought they had […]

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Why FoodWrite Ltd?

August 14, 2020 smitsa 2

Why FoodWrite Ltd ? Do you have a novel product you want to bring to market? Are you experiencing technical difficulties manufacturing your product? Do […]

Broken macadamia nuts in nutshells. A source of palmitoleic acid

What Is Palmitoleic Acid ?

November 28, 2019 smitsa 0

Palmitoleic acid is an unusual omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid. Chemically, it is also known as (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid.  The acid is commonly found in glycerides in […]

Three onion bulbs isolated on white background. Onions are a good source of quercetin.

The Remarkable Benefits Of Quercetin

October 1, 2019 smitsa 1

Quercetin is one of those key bioflavonoids, a polyphenol which along with rutin and hesperidin have been important supplements described in the ‘antioxidant story’. Generally, EFSA (2011) does not consider […]

Pills, tablets, all containing dietary supplements in whiite pots on a white background.

What Are Dietary Supplements?

March 6, 2019 smitsa 0

Dietary supplements are products taken by mouth that contain all sorts of dietary ingredients. These can be minerals and vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and herbs. […]