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Pinoy food technologies, resources, news and reviews. Includes food safety and health issues

Make Ampalaya Seed Coffee and Pulvoron

ampalaya pulvoron

Researchers from Father Urios High School, Byugan, Agusan Del Sur developed coffee and pulvoron out of ampalaya seeds. They are Ma. Liza Lamanilao and Venus Sejalbo. The amplaya seeds that are just being thrown away are now made into coffee, pulvoron and decorative materials. The awesome discovery may discourage the use of commercial coffee that [...]

Should Children Drink Coffee?

coffee luwak in cup

Children should not drink coffee. It has some beneficial effects but the number of bad consequences is long term. Bad effects are due to its caffeine content. It is a strong and fast acting drug. It makes a person more alert and attentive by pushing the body to its limit. Having a cup could extend [...]

A Taste of Magnifico Rackey Coffee Royal

magnifico coffee royal

Every Saturday morning is market day. As usual, I and my hubby went to market to buy one week food supply. As we entered the market, I noticed small cups of coffee everywhere. The cup is made of paper. In short, its a paper cup. The coffee seller must have a great love for environment. [...]

How to Roast Civet Coffee, Kopi Luwak

roasted cive coffee

Kopi Luwak is the worlds most expensive coffee. It is also known as coffee alamid or civet coffee. It is made from droppings of civet cats. These cats select and eat ripe coffees. It is believed that digestive juices degrade beans’ proteins to amino acids that contribute to its unique flavor during roasting. The bean is also less bitter because it begin to germinate inside the civet stomach.

Civet Coffee / Kopi Luwak : Defecated Coffee ?

I remember my post about puke coffee. Weasel eat ripe coffees. Digest the pulp but fail to dissolve the seeds. Then eventually vomit it. The seeds are washed and light roasted. Then voila! You have a very awesome puke coffee! Correct me if I’m wrong. I really want to try this thing! The story does [...]

Puke Coffee from Weasels, Civet Coffee?

puke weasel coffee

Imagine yourself eating or drinking a vomit. Your own vomit or from someone else. Yucks! (Pardon to those whore are eating!)  But this one is a different story. Vietnam weasels loves to eat coffee berries. But they cannot digest the seeds and they puke it out eventually. Coffee beans inside weasels stomach undergo fermentation which [...]

Blood Caffeinated Energy Potion : The Blood You Can Drink!

Yeah! You heard it right. You can drink blood like a vampire but not real blood. It really looks like blood but its a caffeinated energy drink. For those who want a taste of this energy drink, you can buy it online at ThinkGeek. photo courtesy of thinkgeek What do you think about this blood?



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