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How Processed Foods Affect Our Health Have you ever felt guilty after eating a large bag of Doritos? Food is the fuel that keeps our body functioning correctly. The growth and maintenance of our body are possible because of nutrients and energy we obtain when we eat. Nowadays, many people in the world are getting sick with food related diseases. This is happening because the quality of what we are eating is not adequate. With the development of new technologies in the last years, processed foods…

These reactions are also known as “browning” (“Maillard Reaction”). This happens due to the high temperatures involved in baking. These reactions cause the darkening of the dough, and also delicious flavors and aromas (Baker). There are 3 stages to the Maillard reaction: the initial stage, the intermediate stage, and the final stage. The initial stage is where the amino acids involved in the reaction begin to condensate. The intermediate stage occurs…

Fillet knife is used for cutting fish into pieces of different size and even good for slaughtering deer for cooking purposes. It can be used in the kitchen at homes or at professional restaurants. It is very easy to work with. It can be used for filleting all types of fishes. Proper care should be taken while working with this knife. There are different types of knives available in the market for different usage. Basically, a fillet knife is used for filleting fish. Whether a person is a…

1.Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish Link: http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/07/in-a-pickle-sweet-and-spicy-pickle-relish.html Image: sweet-and-sour.jpg Combining the delicious pickle we know and love with the essential no-hot-dog-would-taste-as-good-without-it relish, this sweet and spicy Marisa McClellan pickle relish is a hot favorite. To whip up a batch of your very own, simply combine 3 cups of green peppers, 2 cups of grated cucumbers, 1 cup of minced or grated onion in a stainless steel pot…

Uses of Nitrates and Nitrites in food Nitrates and Nitrites in the food industry Nitrates and Nitrites or more commonly known as curing salt or pink salt, is usually used in foods such as hot dogs, sausages, ham, meat loaf, bacon and other deli meats. Nitrates and nitrites in the food industry are more commonly found in a charcuterie, which is a store that sells cooked meat in direct translation. We use nitrates and nitrites in our foods because they provide a more vibrant colour to…

From both works of arts the viewer can easily relate to the subject at hand that the artist is trying to convey through the pieces. Throughout the 1960s there was change going on within the country and world. Americans feared communism and its spread. With the changes occurring at home and throughout the world it was bound to happen that art movements would change during this time as well. As you can see in both pieces, by Warhol and Johns, the artist used common everyday objects to draw viewers…

Don’t you just love the warm chocolate taste of a freshly baked brownie? My brother and I, had a remarkable experience the first time we ever made brownies. It was an experience I will never forget. Not only was it a great bonding experience, I was also able to taste one of the most delicious snacks on earth! It was a rainy day in the middle of summer, when my brother came into my room, he asked “want to learn to make brownies?” “Heck yea” I replied. This is where it all began the great brownie…

First, certain intellectuals argue that the processes occurring in the current social environment produce a situation where individuals are free to create their own eating habits and choices from the vast selections of food products within supermarkets, restaurants, retailers, farmers markets, etc, (Beck & Beck-Gernsheim 2001). Therefore, in distinction to previous historical periods, individuals in society are faced with a widespread variety of edible products, allowing for a diversity of…

The delicate, green grass sways in the wind, the pure, white clouds glide across the blue sky, and the warm, pulsing sun fills the surrounding air with comfort. Another summer day spent outside in the beautiful outdoors, swimming in the pool, going for a stroll, and grilling hot dogs with the neighbors. But before eating that beloved American treat, consider investing some time into research for just what exactly makes up a hot dog, and how they transform from animal, to meal. Truthfully, the…

There is a great variation in food preference among population, which not two individuals having the same food preference. Certain people prefer to eat healthy and consume vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, while others may not handle the bitter taste associated with them. In reality, perception of bitter compounds have a particularly important role, not only in health benefits, but help humans distinguish between naturally occurring toxics found in plants that taste bitter. As an example…