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The Nutritional Benefits Of Figs

June 4, 2020 smitsa 0

Figs are nutritionally rich in many compounds especially flavonoids and polyphenols. These are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help prevent various of oxidative stress-related […]

Jams wont set without pectin. Starwberry jam, apricot jam and raspberry jam.

Pectins: Structure And Uses

June 4, 2020 smitsa 1

Pectins are complex plant heteropolysaccharides in the plant cell wall which are vital in cell structure and functioning. They are found in all the higher […]

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Ukazi

June 2, 2020 smitsa 0

To Nigerians, ukazi is a vegetable and an excellent, vital food source. The plant is a vine known scientifically as Gnetum africanum and belongs the […]

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The Nutrition In Eggs

June 1, 2020 smitsa 0

Eggs have long been thought of as unhealthy but in recent findings they have benefits that outweigh these historical findings. For a start they are […]