Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Pectins: Structure And Uses
Pectins are complex plant heteropolysaccharides in the plant cell wall which are vital in cell structure and functioning. They are found in all the higher […]
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Bananas Offer So Much More In Nutrition
Bananas are one of the top snack foods and their curved, boomerang shape with that bright yellow colour provides lots of appeal. No wonder we […]
The health benefits of lotus seeds
If you live in the UK you are not very likely to come across foxnuts or lotus seeds but in India they are considered to […]
Creating Almond Butter
Introduction Anybody who likes peanut butter must surely enjoy other nut butters. One that springs to mind is almond butter which if made at home […]
Aloysia polystachya For Treating Anxiety
The powdered leaves of the herb Aloysia polystachya (Griseb.) Moldenke are often used to treat anxiety. The herb is regularly taken in a powdered form […]
Marshmallow For Suppressing Coughs
The marshmallow is a northern herb which has found favour in folklore for being a treatment for coughs and sore throats as well as being […]
The Many Uses For Lavender Oil
Lavender is a popular garden plant and a great attractor of bees. The oil is also noted for its fine aroma and calming properties. All […]
The Supply of Food Oils from Nordic Countries
The supply chain for food oils in the Nordic countries is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, from farmers and producers to […]
Plastic Eaten By Mealworms
Plastic eaten by mealworms and saving the planet might have seemed liked some lurid science fiction pot boiler years ago but there is reality in […]
Konjac Glucomannan
Introduction Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a highly polymerized dietary fibre obtained from the roots and tubers of the plant Amorphophallus konjac C. Koch The plant […]
What Are Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) ?
The polyunsaturated fatty acids which are abbreviated to PUFAs, are lipids. They all have at least two double bonds present. Those of animal origin are […]
What Is Soy Leghemoglobin?
Leghemoglobin is probably the reason why there has been such dramatic rise in the meatless or meat-free burger. Might seem odd to say but it […]
Do You Smell Ferula ?
Bet you don’t know what the plants called Ferula are? Some of you though may know one of them as Ferula assa-foetida. Actually there are […]
The Benefits Of Marula And Its Oil
Marula is not a fruit that is that well known but the oil is something else altogether. The fruit of the tree was probably sought […]
Choline For Brain Health And Reduced Dementia Risk
Choline is a nutrient that is a vital component of the messaging system for the brain. It is also involved in other various biochemical activities, […]
Kava Kava
Kava Kava or to many of us don’t need to name it twice, just kava is the Polynesian plant with the intoxicating powers. It is […]
What Is Palmitoleic Acid ?
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 […]
What Supplement Helps You With Sleeping?
Sleeping is fundamental to our good health. Being able to have a great night’s sleep is one of the fundamental benefits of feeling great and […]
Chamomile For Calming Anxiety And Soothing Inflammation
Introduction Chamomile is often grown amongst wild flowers or deliberately planted in lawns so that they emit a pleasing smell when crushed underfoot. The name […]