Cocoa bean

Product Differentiation Ben and Jerry’s produce their products in environmentally, animal friendly ways and supporting local farmers especially from Vermont (Dennis, Neck, & Goldsby, 1998). All farmers who provided dairy had agreed to use no bovine growth hormone (BGH) (Polk, 2014). This has made their ice cream become an all-natural and high quality in the same time. In 1998 Ben & Jerry’s introduced the eco-pint, the ice cream industry’s first pint container made from unbleached paperboard,…

mean that soybeans and peanuts aren’t healthy. It simply means that the majority of their calories don’t come from carbohydrates. Legumes have many subcategories: beans, peas, lentils and an ‘other’ category. You’re most likely familiar with many beans. Kidney beans, black beans, navy beans, and broad beans are just a few examples of beans that are quality…

another I have inspired someone to incorporate a new recipe into their reservoir of recipes. I have three examples of such instances. The first one was when I made a white bean hummus. Two women who participated were amazed at the recipe 's simplicity. No equipment like a food processor was needed. The recipe merely called for white beans (canned), some chives, lemon juice, and olive oil. They were combined in a bowl and then mashed. Then it was served with some delicious and refreshing raw…

Method Bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) were provided by the instructor for the experiment at Mount Royal University. There were four or more bean plants in each of the four pots. The first task was to choose the best three plants in each pot based on whether they had two big healthy leaves and so the three plants looked relatively similar. The excess plants were cut out so that each of the four pots contained three plants, making a total of twelve plants. Each of the four represented a…

exclusively on the seeds of legumes, the beetles are commonly referred to as "bean beetles." Adult Callosobruchus maculatus have a very short lifespan of 6 to 14 days (Fox et al. 2006). During this short lifespan, adults do not eat or drink; instead, they spend all their time mating and laying eggs. Following mating, adult female Callosobruchus maculatus oviposit individual fertilized oval-shaped eggs on legumes, such as mung beans (Vigna radiata) (Torres et al. 2016). The females use glue…

The distinct aroma of manure is a familiar scent that is prominent in all the towns in Lancaster County. Except there is one town, by the name of Lititz, that smells of sweet chocolate. Lititz won the Coolest Small Town award in 2013 putting itself on the map as a go to tourist destination. The leap this town made did not come overnight nor did it come easy. One large factor in the success of this small town was the introduction of the H.O. Wilbur & Sons Chocolate Factory on April 17,…

The Origin of Wine by Brendan Borrell posted on the Scientific American Website and Food of the Gods: A History of Chocolate are the two website articles that talk passionately about the origin of the two vitals drinks in the world today, chocolate and wine. Food of the Gods starts with a fascinating approach as various perspectives of chocolate come into play, the use of the word cacao and the transformation of the same into what we call chocolate in the modern world and society today. The…

This compound is probable to reduce stress and make people happy when they are eating chocolate because it releases neurotransmitter in their brain that make people feel good and relaxed, it called endorphins (Pubchem National Center for Biotechnology Information[online article],n.d.). Anandamide is a compound chemical that also found in chocolate. Anandamide is a neurotransmitter that targets at the central nervous system and it can make a substantial impact on the brain’s own natural…

Portugal: A Wonderful Place By John Salata “Venha para o fascinante país de Portugal!”. That is how you say “Come to the fascinating country of Portugal!” in Portuguese (GTranslate). Portugal is a fascinating place in southwestern Europe (Gullain Pg 4). Portugal is a wonderful place to go to travel and see some natural wonders such as the Peneda Geres (Coelho). If chocolate is your liking, then you will love the Obidos International Chocolate Festival (Christopher). The weather in north…

For health, religious, or ethical reasons an increasing number of people are becoming vegetarians. However, even without practicing this diet, according to studies concerning this issue, many health-conscious customers prefer to order vegetarian dishes in a restaurant. Consumers expectations are changing; they are becoming more curious about novelties. They want to experience something new; vegetarianism becomes a form of experiential marketing. After studying consumers’ opinion, I looked at the…