Posts covering ingredients found in food.
The Caseinates
Caseinates, derived from the milk protein casein, hold a significant presence in the food industry, offering a versatile range of functionalities and applications. As key […]
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Butterfly Pea
Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a marvellous example of a natural blue produced by various anthocyanins. The petals have a striking vibrant blue colour. The […]
Tapioca Flour And Cassava Flour
Tapioca flour is obtained from the roots of cassava (Manihot esculenta) but it is not the same as cassava flour. Cassava flour uses the whole […]
Grits – Coming Back Into Vogue
Grits is very much a US feature of the breakfast table. Having spotted it on the menu at a breakfast diner in Portland, Oregon many […]
What Is Butter Oil And Ghee?
Butter oil and ghee are anhydrous forms of milk fat. Ghee is sometimes referred to as clarified butter. These have to defined as products that […]
The Value Of Brewer’s Yeast
Brewer’s yeast is the ingredient we use for brewing beer and cider and in some cases for making bread. The yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae which […]
Top Vegan Protein Bars
Protein bars regularly receive an airing on this website because they are fuels for so many athletes or for those trying to build muscle. Now […]
Hemp Seeds And Hemp Seed Essential Oil
Hemp seeds are cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus but the main species is Cannabis sativa L. Hemp was first grown in China where […]
Fructose In The Diet Linked To Damage Of The Immune System
Fructose is a key energy molecule in human nutrition but too much appears highly problematic for the way our immune system works. A high sugar […]
The Benefits Of Probiotics
Overview Probiotics are globally important. They are probably the archetypal functional food/ What’s more, they have a number of beneficial effects on human health. This […]
Loomi: A Secret Ingredient In Middle Eastern Stews
Loomi is known as black lime or dried lime in cuisine. The prepared fruit is a regular addition to Middle Eastern cooking where it gives a […]
If You Are Serious About Home Cooking – Grow Your Own Herbs.
Nothing quite beats cooking with home-grown herbs. A collection of aromatic, fresh herbs is a great asset for your kitchen. Having a plentiful supply to […]
Plant Proteins: Drivers Of Veganism And Vegetarianism
At the moment there is considerable interest in plant proteins as an ingredient especially for vegetarian if not vegan foods. Back in 2018, the whole […]
Vegan Mayonnaise And All That Jazz!
It came as no surprise to me to learn that mayonnaise was now vying with tomato ketchup for the top sauce spot with Britons. The […]
The Health Benefits Of Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)
Portulaca oleracea L. (Family: Portulacaceae) or its more common name, Purslane is a widespread medicinal plant that is used as an edible plant too. It […]
Hesperidin And Neohesperidin: What’s Good About It?
Hesperidin (3′ ,5,7-trihydroxy-4′methoxyflavonone-7-rhamnoglucoside) is an interesting compound. It’s found mainly in citrus fruits and has a particularly high concentration in sweet and bitter oranges. History […]
Using Tempeh or Tempe
Tempeh (Tempe) is a traditional soy food produced in Indonesia. It has a very high protein content which makes it an ideal substitute for meat […]
Do you need to include collagen in your skincare regime?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, accounting for about 30% of all the protein the body contains. It’s one of the main […]
The Health Benefits Of Lentils
Lentils are probably one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They are a legume and rival chickpeas for their nutritional value. Introduction As we […]
Ginger – Its Many Valuable Health Benefits And Uses
The rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale. Roscoe, family: Zingiberacea) have been used as a traditional home remedy for millenia. It is only in recent years that […]