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A Journey Through Spanish Pastries

June 21, 2025 smitsa 0

Spain’s culinary landscape is often celebrated for its savory delights—tapas, paella, jamón—but an equally rich and enchanting tradition lies in its pastries and desserts. Spanish […]

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The Cheeses of Iran

June 6, 2025 smitsa 0

Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country with an ancient culinary heritage shaped by millennia of agriculture, trade, and rich cultural exchange. While Iranian […]

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What is Peptide YY (PYY)?

May 12, 2025 smitsa 0

Peptide YY (PYY) is a gut hormone that plays a key role in regulating appetite and digestion, particularly in promoting satiety (the feeling of fullness) […]

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The Bacteria: Clostridium botulinum

April 30, 2025 smitsa 0

Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium best known for producing botulinum toxin, one of the most potent neurotoxins known to science. Biology […]

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What is FSSC 22000?

April 23, 2025 smitsa 0

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a globally recognized food safety certification scheme. It provides a framework for effectively managing food safety responsibilities […]

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Ovalbumin

April 19, 2025 smitsa 0

Ovalbumin is a fascinating and important protein, especially in the context of biology, food science, and biotechnology. It’s the main protein found in egg white […]

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Yufka

April 1, 2025 smitsa 0

Yufka is a traditional Turkish unleavened flatbread known for its paper-thin texture, long shelf life, and versatility in both savory and sweet dishes. It’s a […]

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Goubasha

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Goubasha (sometimes spelled Gubasha) refers to a traditional dish that originates in Egypt and is commonly found in the Levantine region. It is a type […]

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Shamsy Bread

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Shamsy bread (sometimes referred to as Shamsi bread) is a traditional type of bread popular in parts of the Middle East, particularly in areas like […]

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Zabady

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Zabady (or Zabadi) is the Arabic term for yogurt. It’s widely consumed across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is similar […]

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Kishk

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Kishk is a traditional Middle Eastern and North African food, commonly made from fermented wheat and yogurt. It’s a staple in many countries, especially in […]

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What is BRCGS?

February 23, 2025 smitsa 0

BRCGS stands for Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (formerly just BRC). It’s a GFSI-recognized certification program originally developed in the UK by retailers and brand […]