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Hemicellulose is any of several heteropolymers (matrix polysaccharides), such as arabinoxylans, present along with cellulose in almost all plant cell walls. While cellulose is crystalline, strong, and resistant to hydrolysis, hemicellulose has a random, amorphous structure with little strength. It is easily hydrolyzed by dilute acid or base as well as a myriad of hemicellulase enzymes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hemicellulase is a fairly complex […]

  Ground Corn: Stone-ground grits are made from dried whole corn kernels ground between two stones, just as it has been for centuries, which guarantees their corn flavor. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses  Used as human and animal food. Benefits Stone-ground corn boosts your vitamin intake, especially your intake of vitamins B-1 […]

  Ground Wheat: The term “stone ground” refers to how manufacturers grind wheat kernels to make flour. After cleaning the grain kernels using blasts of air, manufacturers use one of three types of milling processes to grind the kernels into powder. Roller milling uses a series of large rollers to squeeze the kernels. Hammer milling uses […]

  Flaked Beans are used as a snack or a side dish. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses  Can be used to make burritos, tacos, dips and any recipe calling for flaked beans. Benefits Flaked beans are excellent nutritional food source for emergency preparedness Rich in flavor and are loaded with fiber, protein, […]

  Ferric Sodium is a salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses  Used in agriculture as a micronutrient. Benefits Effective in agriculture. Cautions Reports of dogs eating large amounts of ferric sodium EDTA have resulted in abdominal pain and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, however, in all reported cases the dogs recovered after being treated. Interactions Not […]

  Electrolytes is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The level of an electrolyte in the blood can become too high or too low, leading to an imbalance. Electrolyte levels can change in relation to water levels in […]

  Diammonium Phosphate is one of a series of water-soluble ammonium phosphate salts that can be produced when ammonia reacts with phosphoric acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses DAP is used as a fertilizer. DAP is also used as a yeast nutrient in winemaking and mead brewing; as an additive in some brands of cigarettes purportedly as a nicotine enhancer; to prevent afterglow in matches, in […]

  Dried Skimmed Milk or whey can be used to replace part of the cheese solids in the blend for processed cheese food or spread. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used in cooking. Benefits Skim-milk powder and whey powder promote the creaming process and improve spreadability, but the amount must not exceed […]

Dried Egg product acts like real egg because it is real egg. It’s simply dehydrated. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a healthy source of protein, powdered eggs supply essential vitamins and minerals, though in smaller amounts than fresh eggs. Benefits Dried egg products are non-perishable, and if they’re made and stored correctly, they can […]