Pinoy food technologies, resources, news and reviews. Includes food safety and health issues
I bought a bottled orange juice. I got drinking straw and placed it in, it sank well down to bottom. After a day, I bought bottled juice again. Got one drinking straw and placed it in. The straw floated. It does not really matter whether a drinking straw floats or sinks. The more important are [...]
I never want a Styrofoam as a food container, but avoiding it is hard. Seminar managements usually serve coffee in styrofoam cups. Packed meals in canteens, karenderya, fast foods and workshops usually come in styrofoam packaging. As of date styrofoam is the most affordable and convenient way to pack ready to eat meals. I had [...]
I was wondering why my hot coffee taste awful. I used the same fresh coffee and same kind of sugar as before. Measurements were exactly right. All the equipment and utensils used are washed properly. Water is not the culprit either. I took off the disposable plastic spoon and noticed the deformation. Perhaps it was [...]
Previously, I have a post about the fake green tea, the unknown herb in my mom’s garden. People in our area are calling it a cure all herbal medicine. Many are trying it and claiming at it is really a cure. I am trying to find out more about this plant. Couldn’t do much because [...]
My late grandfather used to chew mahogany seeds regularly. He said it has some health benefits. He failed to discuss the details though. His seeds reserved were running out so he asked me if I can find some for him. I knew several mahogany trees but they are too high for me to climb. I [...]
The guyabano leaf tea is becoming a regular part of my morning routine. Coffee and tea taste better but this guyabano has a different effect. It makes my body feels lighter and more energetic. Knowing that it is a miracle cure for cancer makes me wanting for more. I have no cancer or whatever disease [...]
What are the colors of chicken? The popular fast growing broiler varieties are color white. Some are dirty white due to dirt. Native chickens come in a variety of colors, white, brown, red and black. What is the color of chicken meat? Everyone would agree that it is white. It is white indeed. I am [...]
