Walnut oil and nuts with leaf isolated on white background

The Benefits Of Walnut Oil

October 31, 2018 smitsa 0

The walnut (Juglans regia L.) is in its own right an important component of anybody’s diet. It is often consumed without any further modification of […]

Flower of a European water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)

Alisma Rhizome

October 15, 2018 smitsa 0

The rhizome of the European Water Plantain or more scientifically, Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juzep (also known as A. plantago-aquatica var. orientale) has been used traditionally in […]

Parsley seeds in full view

Parsley Seed Oil

September 27, 2018 smitsa 0

Parsley (Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.) is a hardy biennial in the Apiaceae family (formerly called the Umberlliferae) which is widely grown as a herb for garnishes […]

Mustard seeds in full view.

Mustard Seeds

September 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Mustard seeds are essential ingredients in Indian curries especially those from the southern regions of India. They are small round seeds collected from different varieties […]

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Euphorbia semen

September 12, 2018 smitsa 0

Euphorbia semen L. is widely cultivated as a traditional medicine. The dried, ripe seeds are used in concoctions as a diuretic, retention of phlegm, as […]

Full screen shot of sesame seeds

Sesame Seed Oil

August 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) are a constant hazard for those with an allergy to them but they do yield an extremely valuable culinary […]

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Isomaltulose

August 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Isomaltulose (IM) is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of alpha-1,6-linked glucose and fructose monomers. Isomaltulose is an alternative sweetener with a high potential for use […]