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Buglossoides Oil

April 7, 2015 smitsa 1

♦ The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has now classed Buglossoides oil as a safe novel food ingredient following initial concerns over its safety by […]

olive oil. Edible oils.

The Joy Of Olive Oil

March 8, 2015 smitsa 3

Olive oil, that slightly greenish golden unctuous liquid filling so many bottles is one of the key elements in a great dressing or when lightly […]

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Avocado oil

September 26, 2014 smitsa 0

Avocado oil is one of the healthiest dietary oils available for the nutritionist and for culinary use. We explore some of its properties here. The […]

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Olive Hydroxytyrosol

September 8, 2014 smitsa 0

It has been well-known that olives, as part of the Mediterranean diet have many beneficial health effects, especially where the heart and joints are concerned. […]

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The Chinese Olive

May 18, 2013 smitsa 0

The Chinese olive (Canarium album L.), is known in its native home, China as  Ganlan and Qingguo. It is a member of the Burseraceae family. It is widely […]

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Good Health In Juniper Berries

November 10, 2012 smitsa 1

Juniper berries not only bring a distinctive flavour to gin but are widely used in compounding for spices, perfumes and even pharmaceuticals. However, their health benefits are […]

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Davana Oil

October 1, 2012 smitsa 0

Davana Oil (FEMA# 2359; CAS# 8016-03-3) is obtained by selective steam rectification of an essential oil from the plant Artemisia pallens (Walls ex. DC, Family: […]

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Stabilising Lemon Oils

January 11, 2012 smitsa 0

Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]