Theobromine: Flavanol in Chocolate
Theobromine is a Flavanol found in Cocao / Cocoa which is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant. What are Flavanols in chocolate? Flavanols are a type of plant nutrient…
Theobromine is a Flavanol found in Cocao / Cocoa which is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant. What are Flavanols in chocolate? Flavanols are a type of plant nutrient…
Cocao Vs Cocoa whats the difference or is it a spelling error? No, it's not, they are very different as the cacao and nibs are the bean in its raw state, uncooked…
Vegan Iceland Food Expands - UK frozen supermarket chain Iceland has announced it will be creating a vegan isle and increase products by an additional number of items. They introduced…
Maillard reaction was named after the French chemist Louis-Camille Maillard, who originally described the reaction between amino acids and sugars in 1912. The chemical reaction which occurs between reducing sugars…
Acrylamide is a Toxic compound. Researchers discovered in 2002 this cancer-causing and potentially neurotoxic chemical, which is created when carbohydrate-rich starchy everyday foods are cooked at high-temperature. (above 120°C) Acrylamide has probably…
In the news this week has been filled with many discussions and research about Carbs. Referring to both low carbs and high carbs risks and what is the best quantity…
Flexitarian is a casual vegetarian but have not given up meat totally but aiming to get the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. Increased intake of plant-based meals without completely…
Low-carb diets have been in the news this week filled with many discussions and research. Referring to both low carbs and high carbs risks and what is the best quantity to consume…
Withanolides naturally occurring steroid. Withanolides compounds demonstrate potent anti-inflammatory activity and AnticancerWithanolides is the main active compound found in ashwagandha. Withanolides Foods Fruit: Golden Berries have withanolidesPhysalis peruviana, cape gooseberry or goldenberry.Physalis…
The plant and its fruit are commonly called Goldenberries, Cape gooseberry, golden berry, Incan berry, Aztec berry, Pichuberry, Peruvian groundcherry to name but a few but also known by botanical name Physalis periviana.…