Author Archives: marvin

Rust in A Coke Bottle

From time to time, I can’t refused the urge for soft drinks. I often sip it directly from the bottle orifice. I hate using straw because it taste awful. Sometimes I wonder why my drink taste bad. The picture below … READ →

Canned Foods Could be Source of Leptospirosis

The inside of canned foods are pretty clean. Proper processing and hygiene ensures that they are free form any contaminants. They are safe to consume as long as within the declared shelf life or no signs of spoilage is observed. … READ →

How to Make Sambong Tea

I got a cold and cough during the last typhoon Basyang. Mother told me that sambong is a natural cough remedy. She also reminded me not to abused my body with lots of chemically prepared drugs. Since I do not … READ →

Do We Still Need to Polish Rice?

Every time I wash rice before cooking, These two questions comes to my mind. 1. Why do I need to wash it before cooking? Even if it looks very clean. 2. Why do we need to polish rice? We can … READ →

Packaging is Good Enough? Potato Chips and Toasted Bread

Take a look at two photos below and read the review post about functions of food packaging. Functions of Food Packaging: 1. provide a barrier against dirt and other contaminants thus keeping the product clean 2. prevent losses. For example, … READ →

Nutrition Facts Database

This widget is very useful in finding nutrition facts of common foods like eggs, milk, fruits, vegetables and even processed commodities that you can find on groceries shelf. Use is as much as you want.

The Stevia Herb Sweetener

I bought this stevia plant from Cavite State University. According to gardener, it is sweet and can be used in coffee, tea, and even juices. In other words, it is a sugar substitute. Maybe a healthier sugar substitute because it … READ →

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