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Starch – A Food Thickener

Starch – A Food Thickener

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WHAT IS STARCH? The word starch is derived from the Germanic root word meaning “stiff,” and commercial starch lives up to the original meaning by acting as a thickening or gelling agent in food preparation. Starch is a polysaccharide consisting of long chains of repeating units of glucose molecules linked together either in the form of amylose, which is made up of primarily linear molecules, or amylopectin, whose molecules are highly branched. Most starches contain about 75% amylopectin and 25%…

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Vanilla – Enjoy The Difference

Vanilla – Enjoy The Difference

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WHAT IS VANILLA? Vanilla is a plant, native to Eastern Mexico & Brazil. When the Spanish conquistador arrived in Mexico they dubbed it vanilla or little sheath. They brought it back to Europe and by the 1660s it was a popular flavor used with chocolate. By the 19th Century, vanilla had established itself as the most popular flavor in the ice-cream industry. Today world production of vanilla beans averages between 2000-2400 metric tons per year. HOW IT’S MADE? 1.HARVESTING Vanilla…

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Sugar – The Real Buzz

Sugar – The Real Buzz

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From tomato sauce to peanut butter, added sugar can be found in even the most unexpected products. Many people rely on quick, processed foods for meals and snacks. Since these products often contain added sugar, it makes up a large proportion of their daily calorie intake. So, Let’s talk about sugar. WHAT IS SUGAR? SUGAR – is a general term for carbohydrates that are sweet in flavor and used in food production. It is also made by the body for…

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