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Xylazine

April 25, 2015 smitsa 3

The thiazine derivative, Xylazine (C12H16N2S) is a powerful sedative, muscle relaxant and analgesic for animals (Aziz and Martin, 1978; Derossi et al., 2003).It also finds […]

Crystals of the gum resin of frankincense.

Boswellia thurifera – Frankincense

April 20, 2015 smitsa 1

Frankincense (olibanum) like its close relatives in the Boswellia genus has medicinal properties which are especially important in controlling reproduction. This particular species is found in […]

Shrimp dumplings in a pot, ready to eat.

The Majesty Of Dumplings

April 7, 2015 smitsa 1

♦ Explore the world of dumplings ! Dumplings are food products that are enjoyed all over the world. They may be eaten in their own right or […]

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Buglossoides Oil

April 7, 2015 smitsa 1

♦ The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has now classed Buglossoides oil as a safe novel food ingredient following initial concerns over its safety by […]

Laboratory sample of urine for drugs or substance test. Drug test is technical analysis of specimen to determine illegal drug use. Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol

April 1, 2015 smitsa 0

Clenbuterol is banned for athletes but regular cases of sport stars testing positive for this drug amongst others are a regular occurrence. Alberto Contador was […]

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Japanese Katsu

March 11, 2015 smitsa 2

Flavour trends for 2015 tend to follow closely the previous years’ trending and one area that still has traction is sauce. One particular Japanese flavour is […]

olive oil. Edible oils.

The Joy Of Olive Oil

March 8, 2015 smitsa 3

Olive oil, that slightly greenish golden unctuous liquid filling so many bottles is one of the key elements in a great dressing or when lightly […]

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Pecans And Heart Health

March 6, 2015 smitsa 0

Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are good for you. They are also very good for the USA agricultural economy as they are now the most commercially important that […]

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Pistachios At The Heart

March 6, 2015 smitsa 0

We’ve looked at almonds and walnuts before now for their heart health benefits, but pistachios too are receiving some positive press as well. They are […]