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Beverages-Types And Uses

In this blog post, we will discuss the various types of beverages and their uses. There are various types of  beverages including: Non-alcoholic beverages such as: Tea Coffee Cocoa Fruit juices-They are produced by extracting juice from fruits such as…

Herbs, Spices & Condiments

Herbs, Spices and Condiments Spices and herbs are both natural plant products that are utilized in the seasoning of foods. Herbs comprise the green leafy parts of a plant while spices are obtained from any part of the plant including…

Nuts and Seeds-Types

Nuts and Seeds In this post, we will differentiate between nuts and seeds, and identify their benefits to you. We will also want to investigate whether they are good for you or not. Usually, nuts  are covered by hard shells…

Cereals: Examples And Benefits

Cereals Cereal grains are a prime component of the human diet. They are grasses grown for their edible grains. However, they are different from pseudograins such as buckwheat and quinoa that are not grasses. Whereas the terms cereals and grains…

Legumes And Pulses

Legumes vs Pulses Legumes are any plants from the Fabaceae or Leguminosae group. A legume comprises a whole plant including the stems, pods, leaves etc. Examples of legumes include bean plants, pea pods etc. Pulses on the other hand, comprise…

Food Toxins And How To Avoid Them

Food toxins are chemical substances contained in certain foods (either of plant or animal origin) that can sometimes be harmful when ingested. They can be produced naturally or as a result of human involvement. Normally, certain plants and animals form these…

Is Fermentation A Method Of Food Preservation?

Fermentation Fermentation is a process that involves the breakdown of carbohydrates or glucose to simpler forms namely: organic acids and alcohol through the utilization of micro-organisms. This method has been applied since ancient times by different communities for different kinds…

What Is Freeze-drying?

What Is Freeze-drying? Freeze drying is the process that involves the freezing and drying of foods to produce high quality products. This method involves freezing food first, and then drying it. Once a food is frozen, it undergoes the removal…