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5 Vague and Confusing Product Names

Example to clarify the term “product name”. UFC Banana Ketchup, Datu Puti Soy Sauce, Nestle Ice Cream and Oreo Cookies. Brand names are UFC, Datu Puti, Nestle and Oreo. Product names are banana ketchup, soy sauce, ice cream and cookies. … READ →

The 2012 Menu Guide Calendar for Filipinos

At last, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute updated their menu guide calendars. They now have “The 2012 Menu Guide Calendar“. The institute released menu calendars on years 2007, 2008 and 2009. No release on year 2010 and 2011. I … READ →

Gin Bottle | What Products Are In?

Perhaps the most useful bottle for us Filipinos, the Ginebra San Miguel round bottle. It is the bottle for a wide array of products. The words “Ginebra San Miguel” were embossed around the bottle twice. The “®” Registered symbol can … READ →

Ensuring Consistent Wine Taste Quality

Using high quality fruits. Leftovers and reject fruits fits perfectly for wine making. High quality fruits are the best however. Final wine flavor rely on starting fruit flavors plus those created during fermentation and aging process. No artificial flavors added. … READ →

Identifying a Plastic Container with no Recycling Symbol

In case the factory failed to place a recycling symbol on plastic bottle or container, it can be identified by following the simple tests. 1) Water test. Force a piece of polymer under water. Wait and see if it is … READ →

Powdered Ube, Cracker Experiment

This was conducted for the sake of two purposes. First, to determine the color development of ube powder when processed. Second, to see if it is suitable for making crackers, or chips rather. Purple yam products are known for its … READ →

Trying To Make Carrot Chips

I guessed carrot was not a perfect candidate for chip making. I tried it however due to someone’s request. I got a medium sized carrot. Washed it to removed adhering dirts. I let the peel intact. It was so thin … READ →

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