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 […]
Salted Scallions (Shima Rakkyo)
In Japan there is a type of scallion onion known as ‘shima rakkyo’ and is solely grown on the island of Okinawa. The Okinawans call […]
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 […]
Hijiki Seaweed
Introduction Hijiki seaweed is one algae not commonly found in Western diets but does make a significant portion of the Okinawan diet. Hijiki is also […]
Why Roquefort Is A True King Or Queen Of Cheeses
Roquefort cheese is to me one of the great monarchs of all cheeses, a real king. Greater than Cheddar or Wensleydale ? Actually, Wensleydale is […]
Sweet Taste Signalling
Sweet taste signalling is a very complex mechanism but one that has proved immensely valuable in understanding how taste stimulates the secretion of various molecules. […]
What is a novel food in the EU?
An Overview Of Food Innovation In The EU In the EU regulatory system, there is a raft of regulations that relate to innovation in terms […]
The LighterLife Diet
The LighterLife Diet is a weight loss plan which is based on what dietitians call a very low-calorie diet (VLCD). It relies too on weekly […]
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. […]
The Nutrition Of Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Shott) is a tropical root vegetable that is widely eaten across the globe. It has a rich multicultural history of consumption having found its […]
Vegan Beauty Products And Cosmetics
Vegan beauty products and cosmetics are one of the leading consumer products. Lets face it, it was about time that many of the animal ingredients […]
Love Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is a very soothing herbal tea prepared from an infusion of peppermint. It is made like any other tea where boiling water is […]
What Is Wakame?
Wakame (ワカメ), Undaria pinnatifida is an important edible seaweed and a distinctive marine food. Japanese farmers of marine algae have been growing this seaweed since the […]
Do Diet Drinks Pose A Health Risk For Post-Menopausal Women?
Diet drinks are often posed as the answer to helping us reduce weight but there is a new study suggesting they might pose a risk […]
Szechuan Pepper – Overlooked By the Foodies Really!
Szechuan pepper (or Sichuan pepper) might not be as familiar to the typical customer wondering the aisles looking for hot spices but it certainly ought […]
What Is Menthoxypropanediol ?
Menthoxypropanediol (also known as Cooling Agent 10) is a specific cooling agent that is manufactured from menthol. Its is a commonly used fragrance and masking […]
What Is Dimethiconol?
Dimethiconol is a hydroxylated synthetic silicone oil. It is similar to dimethicone in that it confers on a cosmetic or personal care product, the property […]
What Is Carbomer?
Carbomer refers to compounds which are polymers of acrylic acid. It is a trade name. The material is commonly used in gels such as personal […]
Folic Acid Supplementation Would Cut Down On Birth Defects.
The idea of adding folic acid to foods like flour has been a frequent request for many years. It’s based on the notion that serious […]