So why do we cook? Do we really need to cook in the first place? Here are 7 reasons why we cook food before we eat. There is this story which goes this way. That a farmer and his son lived in a small farm house where they rear pigs. One day, the father went […]
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One of the most common questions we get here at L&J Foods is about the difference between “use by”, “best before”, and “expiry date” on food labels. It’s a valid question, and one that can help reduce food waste and ensure food safety. Here’s a quick and easy guide to the difference between these three
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“This food is enriched with vitamin A.” That food is fortified with iron.” You hear this over and over again in ads or see them on food labels. What do they mean? What is the difference between food fortification and enrichment? Learn about that in this article. WHY FOOD ENRICHMENT AND FORTIFICATION? During food processing,
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Have been looking ways to store your fresh produce for long? here is how. As soon as the produce leaves the plant, it is on it own and therefore cannot replenish any stores of energy or nutrients from the parent plant. It still respires, transpires, and even dies, just like humans. Water, temperature, ethylene and
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Food labels are not just about expiry dates! They are a great way to know and develop a relationship with what you are eating and what it contains. They provide information about the ingredients, nutritional value, allergen warnings, among others. It is important to know that food labels vary depending on the country where the
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What distinguishes natural products from organic products? Natural food is just as wholesome and secure as organic food, right? Unfortunately, natural does not necessarily imply organic and offers no assurances. However, organic food is always natural. In terms of agriculture, “natural” describes a produce that has not endured chemical treatments, whereas “organic” denotes a crop
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Have you ever taken a bite of something that immediately made your mouth watery? Maybe it had a savory flavor to it? Maybe it tasted meaty and spicy though it wasn’t meat? Or it was just delicious?! What you had the pleasure of experiencing was Umami, a Japanese word meaning “the essence of deliciousness”. BRIEF
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Potatoes are one of those “almighty” tubers or vegetables grown and enjoyed worldwide in a variety of dishes. They can be boiled, baked, fried or roasted, or … what else? What other ways do you know? They have their own history of origin and cultures. However this may be, they come in different shapes, sizes,
The saying “food is the best medicine” cannot be far from truth. Almost every single day, (except for religious or other personal reasons), we eat food. This means that whatever you choose to eat has tremendous effect on your health and vitality. Food is a defining element of our existence. There are many illnesses that
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