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The Nutritional Benefits Of Figs

June 4, 2020 smitsa 0

Figs are nutritionally rich in many compounds especially flavonoids and polyphenols. These are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help prevent various of oxidative stress-related […]

Jams wont set without pectin. Starwberry jam, apricot jam and raspberry jam.

Pectins: Structure And Uses

June 4, 2020 smitsa 1

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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Chaga – A Leading Mushroom

May 6, 2020 smitsa 2

One of the developing trends for foods and beverages in particular may well reside with the chaga mushroom. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is particularly interesting at […]

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Creating Almond Butter

April 15, 2020 smitsa 0

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 […]

Feijoa flowers are beautiful.

Feijoa – Lush !

April 7, 2020 smitsa 0

The flavour of the Feijoa fruit has been hailed as pure heaven — I have no attributable sources to this comment, save I heard it from buyers at […]