Pulse Ingredients For Product Developers And Recipe Creation
Product developers are always seeking new ingredients that will offer the consumer something delicious, nutritious and exciting. Pulses come to mind when finding suitable protein […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Canned Vegetables: What Quality Parameters To Consider When Processing
Canned vegetables are probably one of those grocery goods which always seem second best to raw, fresh produce. Nowadays, we are doing more home preservation […]
The Main Health Benefits From Eating Plums And Prunes
Late August through to the end of September is the ideal time for eating plums. As with many stone fruit, they are a satisfying way […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Converted To Cannabinoids Which Fight Inflammation
Marijuana and various cannabinoids are now legal in the USA but not much was known about how they are produced. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the well known […]
It Doesn’t Matter How Slim You Are, Junk Food Can Still Increase Your Risk Of Developing Cancer
Consuming junk food such as burgers and pizzas linked to an increase risk of developing cancer even if you are a normal weight. New research […]
Probiotics And Protein-Rich Diets Might Help Sooth Gut Inflammation
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri appears to work well with the amino-acid tryptophan in promoting tolerance in immune cells of the gut – a way of […]
Field Mint
Field mint is often found in the garden where it’s chopped leaves are infused in vinegar and used as sauce to accompany lamb or in teas where it […]
Fruit And Vegetables Head The List For US Organic Food Shoppers In 2017
Organic products are not often sought for or purchased that often by US citizens but when they do fruits and vegetables are the produce filling […]
Jujube (Zizyphus)
The Zizyphus species of which there are about 40 are all thorny, small to medium sized trees and belong to the same family as Sea […]
Almonds – The Versatile and Healthy Nut
The almond is possibly the top choice for consumers because it is so nutritionally valuable, great visual appeal and is widely used in cooking especially […]
Oats And Coeliac Disease – A Suitable Cereal Exists For Coeliac Sufferers
The vast majority of coeliacs can consume oats if they are stored away from wheat. Some people with coeliac disease are sensitive to oats. Oats […]
Davidson’s Plum
The Davidson’s plum (DP) is a group of three rainforest trees (Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidsonia johnsonii and Davidsonia pruriens) living in Australia which produce fruit. Their […]
Using Soy Protein As A Meat Substitute
Meat substitutes may seem an odd term nowadays for the vegetarian or vegan given that plant based foods are the ones being eulogised. When you […]
Independent Micro Restaurant Chains Keep On Expanding In Large US Cities
We probably know of at least one small independent restaurant in town that we love to dine at. May be we have […]
Pentagalloylglucose (PGG)
A highly potent antioxidant PGG has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. Tannin based Potent anti-microbial Pentagalloylglucose (PGG) should be known better although its chemical name […]
The Oaking Of Red Wine
The oaking of red wine may seem to be an age old practice associated with the production of full bodied flavours. To be honest, the […]
Moderate Beer Consumption Is Good For Improving Good Cholesterol Levels In Men
Beer used to be brewed when potable water was not available. The beverage is now the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. We often […]
Pumpkin Seeds & Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as sources of zinc and we continue to enjoy them in various food products like bars, breads, cakes, seed […]
A Glass Of Beetroot Juice Is Great For Reducing Blood Pressure
♦ Beetroot juice shown through research helps to reduce blood pressure by up to 7% ♦ High levels of nitrate believed to be responsible ♦ […]