Posts covering ingredients found in food.
The Health Benefits Of Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) amongst many species in the genus produced a berry fruit that characterises late summer and autumn with its red spattering of bushes. […]
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The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
Jute
Jute which has the scientific name of Corchorus olitorius L. (Co) and is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is a leafy vegetable. The plant […]
What Are Anthocyanins?
Anthocyanins are natural pigments belonging to the flavonoid family and are responsible for a wide range of red and purple colours in fruits, vegetables and […]
What is Citric Acid And How is It Made?
Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a six-carbon tricarboxylic acid which is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3 – propane tricarboxylic acid. It was first isolated from lemon juice […]
Allura Red AC
Quite often in US and European food formulations you will see a number of artificial colours. One in particular is Allura Red AC which is […]
The Therapeutic Benefits Of Bromelain
Bromelain is a name given to a protease enzyme mixture. It has been used in traditional folk medicines from ancient times but is attracting great […]
The Story Of Malnutrition
Overview Malnutrition continues to be the scourge of the world and a situation which has not changed through the ages. It is best to start […]
Some of The Benefits Of Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is a natural product from plants which is collected by bees during their visits to flowers. For many people it is perhaps the […]
The Health Benefits Of The Lotus Plant
The Lotus plant is a flower which is also known as the Indian Lotus or the Sacred Lotus. The scientific name is (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn). […]
Muscle Recovery And Performance Improved Consuming Leucine-Enriched Amino Acid Mixture
A leucine-enriched essential amino acid mixture helps untrained men reduce their level of muscle damage and aids muscle recovery. A small study in Japan of […]
The Benefits Of Boron
Boron is one of those minerals which is not that well known but is certainly essential for general health and well-being. In some cases boron […]
Excipients In Dietary Supplements
So you’ve bought some supplements and learnt all about the compound that is meant to be of some benefit. Then, on the label you see […]
What Are Dietary Supplements?
Dietary supplements are products taken by mouth that contain all sorts of dietary ingredients. These can be minerals and vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and herbs. […]
New Health Claims For Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a good source of fat, especially omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. All these fats have their own health benefits but too […]
Patchouli Oil
Patchouli is an essential oil extracted from the plant Pogostem cablin. It is mostly grown in India where it is mentally stimulating in relatively low […]
Iron Fortification Offers Compelling Health Benefits
Overview Of Iron Fortification Iron is one of the essential minerals in nutrition with a variety of roles in the body. It is critical in general growth […]
Peppermint And Its Oil: A Herbal Treatment For Stomach Problems
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.), of all the many mints has one of the strongest tastes with a powerful soothing effect. It appeared relatively recently as a hybrid of […]
Mozuku Seaweed
Mozuka seaweed is one of those seaweeds that deserves to be better known. It is known by its scientific name of Cladosiphon okamuranus and is […]
The Health Benefits Of Collagen Peptides
Collagen peptides are short chain amino acids naturally derived from collagen protein. Unlike gelatin, these peptides are soluble in cold liquids as well as hot. […]