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09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Summer savory essential oil can be used to extend the shelf life of food products
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is a highly aromatic herb that, like many in the mint (Lamiaceae) family, is used as a culinary ingredient. A cousin of winter savory, summer savory is described as having a hot, peppery flavor with notes of marjoram, mint and thyme. This spicy herb is an excellent seasoning. It can be […]
04/23/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Adding magnesium sulfate to rice found to increase its anthocyanin content
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a crop that’s prized the world over. It’s a staple for over half the world’s population, making it one of the most important cereal grains in the world. For something that’s present on a lot of dinner tables, however, it’s also known for being notoriously full of carbohydrates. A 100 g serving of cooked white […]
04/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Magnesium sulfate regulates anthocyanin accumulation in rice
Researchers from Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency noted that treating rice (Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica) with magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) regulate its anthocyanin content. The team published their results in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Studies have reported that pericarp-pigmented rice grains are good sources of antioxidants. The team looked at methods to […]
02/25/2019
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Don’t judge a berry by the color of its skin: Conventional production methods may result in firmer, bluer berries but organic methods retain the most nutrients
A study was recently conducted to find out the effect of different production and conservation factors on some properties of blueberries. Among the production factors that were considered in the experiment were cultivar (or a plant variety that has been cultivated via selective breeding, such as duke, bluecrop, and ozark blue) and modes of production […]
02/13/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Clean food watch: Organically grown produce contains more antioxidants and lower levels of cadmium and pesticides compared to conventionally grown counterparts
Food safety is a major concern worldwide, especially now that many agricultural chemicals are associated with adverse health and environmental effects. Many people claim that organic crop production is the answer to these safety and environmental concerns. However, existing studies have contradicting results, making it difficult to ascertain whether these claims are true or not. To […]
02/07/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Organically grown crops contain more polyphenols, fewer toxic chemicals than conventionally grown produce
Meta-analyses conducted by researchers from various European countries showed that organically grown crops contain more antioxidants than their conventional counterparts. They also found that organic produce contained less cadmium and pesticide residues than non-organic crops. There is an increase in the demand for organic foods due to the negative effects of agricultural chemical like pesticides and fertilizers […]
05/07/2018
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By Ralph Flores
One of nature’s best multivitamins, beets are full of nutrients
People who have prepared beets know of the horror mess it can cause: It can turn a spotless kitchen into what can only be described as something close to a crime scene. Eating one can be tricky too: Beet juice can also stain your clothes. Still, this shouldn’t dissuade you from consuming this nutritionally diverse […]
04/07/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you
They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]
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