Pinoy food technologies, resources, news and reviews. Includes food safety and health issues
Some people find it hard to eat sour fruits such as mango, guyabano, santol, and citrus. I can eat them but too many of them make my teeth and gum painful (nangingilo). Eating fruits is healthy. Eating any kind of fruit even the sour are also healthy. There are several ways to eat them with [...]
I know about this plant since childhood, the antipolo tree. The tree used to be our source of dagta (latex). It is stickier and longer lasting than latex of langka (jackfruit). We are using the latex to capture cicadas. Locally known as yayay, kuliglig or kagang. Kagang are black big cicadas while kuliglig and yayay [...]
I know cinnamon. It is the brown powder packed in a small and elegant glass bottle, like McCormick cinnamon. It is widely used as spice or flavorings. For preparation of chocolates, apple pie, donuts, bread buns, candies, tea, hot cocoa and a variety of fine dishes. Recently, I went to Divisoria to buy some food [...]
Where do you see fruits with label? These are seen in large groceries and supermarkets. If you’re a fan of large stores, you will often see the producer and and place of origin of fruits you buy. Small retailers in public markets and sidewalks never practice labelling. Large fruit producer or traders often place an [...]
During my wife pregnancy, she took folic acid supplement daily in addition to her proper diet which consist mostly of fruits and vegetables. The practice is recommended by doctors to help prevent birth defects and maintain mother’s health. She was also drinking Anmum. Powdered milk specially formulated for pregnant women. The milk is fortified with [...]
I seldom eat chocolates. When I do, I always prefer the dark. I hate eating sweet chocolates. It often give me headache. Besides, too much sugar is unhealthy. Its a good thing that my choice is right. According to study published on Chemistry Central Journal, dark chocolates are healthier than fruits. They can be healthier [...]
My friend asked me if I know something about alugbati plant. I replied, “Nope”. I heard about alugbati several times before but I was completely clueless about it. So I listed it on my priority list – a search for alugbati. Picture results after googling were familiar. I have seen this plant before, in fact [...]
