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 […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Dairy Proteins Drive Medical Nutrition
In 2020, the COVID crisis is raging throughout the world but the issues of other medical conditions including are still with us. In the world […]
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 […]
Chaga – A Leading Mushroom
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 […]
Classic Moroccan Mint Tea
Classic Moroccan Mint Tea is made by steeping green tea with spearmint leaves. It is a variant of another famous type of tea made with […]
Plant-based proteins on the rise as COVID-19 bites
One of the trends in recent weeks has been an increase in the consumption of plant-based protein foods, especially in Asia. It comes about because […]
Is Lemon Water Better Than Ordinary Water ?
Lemon water is a very trendy drink which to many has almost magical and mystical powers. To be honest though, is it any better than […]
The Health Benefits Of Black Garlic
Black garlic offers a culinary experience which is very different from raw or cooked garlic and is increasing in popularity as an ingredient. It’s a […]
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 […]
Feijoa – Lush !
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 […]
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 […]
Why We Love Cadbury Creme Eggs
Cadbury Crème Eggs: We love them whether we know it or not. Is it because they have such a creamy and delicious taste ? Or […]
Morchella Genus: The Enigmatic Morels and Their Biotechnological Significance
Introduction The Morchella genus encompasses a group of fungi renowned for their distinctive appearance and culinary allure. Morels, as they are commonly known, are cherished […]
What Happens In Fat Metabolism? Beta-Oxidation
Fats are an important nutritional source of energy as well as molecules for cell membranes and other organelles in cells. Fat metabolism as opposed to […]
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 […]
Compound Coatings That Replace Chocolate
Compound coatings have developed in popularity with home chefs and professionals is because they have properties that other coatings such as chocolate do not possess. […]