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Brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Rice Syrupstypically have a faintly sweet flavor and are commonly used as organic sugar replacements in sweets and desserts. Benefits Organic rice syrups are pleasingly sweet, without increasing blood sugar levels. This outstanding value is attributed to […]

Organic Millet is a wonderfully tasty grain. Millet is rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. To cook: Heat 2 parts millet to 5 parts water and boil for 30-35 minutes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Today, millet continues to be a […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Mature chickpeas can be cooked and eaten cold in salads, cooked in stews, ground into a flour called gram flour (also known as chickpea flour and besanand used frequently in Indian cuisine), ground and shaped in balls and fried as falafel, or stirred into a batter and baked to make farinata or panelle.Chickpeas are popular in […]

Organic evaporated cane juice is a relatively unrefined sweetener made from the stalks of the sugar cane plant. It is healthier than the refined cane sugar present in so many beverages and baked goods in part because, being organic, it is produced without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It is also closer to the unprocessed original […]

Guava is a tropical fruit produced by the guava tree. Large quantities of the guava fruit are produced in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or made into beverages, jams, and other foods. The fruit, leaves, and juice are also used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names […]

What exactly does orange juice from concentrate mean? This means that once all the orange juice was squeezed, all the “water” was removed, usually then shipped to another facility or location, and then the “water” was added back in. Basically, the orange was dried and then rehydrated. Oranges are juicy enough when eating them straight […]

    ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity. As well as a mouthful, an ORAC is a measure of the anti oxidant power of a food. Generally, foods with high Oxygen Radical Absorbency Values contain more antioxidants than foods with lower values. High ORAC value foods help combat oxidation from free radicals – a biological […]

NutraFlora, the purest form of short chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) available Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule per day in the morning, preferably with a probioti Benefits Strengthen the immune system Improve absorption of calcium and magnesium Promote regularity Maintain optimal digestive health Cautions None […]

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the term nonfat milk means skim milk, nonfat dry milk, concentrated skim milk, or reconstituted skim milk. Therefore, nonfat milk and skim milk are the same thing. In fact, some brands of nonfat milk list both “fat-free” and “skim milk” on the nutrition label. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names […]

Cookies and Cream is a popular ice cream flavor, which combines vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookie wafers. Contents Uses Uses Cookies and Cream Extract can be used in a wide range of applications including baking, beverages and ice cream to impart the flavor of this delicious ice cream treat. One teaspoon is sufficient for […]