The soy bean is actually a species of bovine legume native to east Asia, extensively cultivated for its edible bean with many uses. The plant itself is a perennial herb and the bean itself is often ground up into meal, oil or other food. Soy beans are also a good source of protein, although some […]
Read MoreA new idea for scuba diving and an entirely different kind of fish ink. The idea is not just new, it is rather revolutionary. Scientists and marine experts are testing the viability of squid and cuttlefish ink for scuba divers. For the uninitiated, squid and cuttlefish ink are actually the same animal. Both are bottom […]
Read MoreStomach ulcer or duodenal ulcers are two main types of ulcers depending on which part of the gastrointestinal tract has ulcers or sores. Ulcerous duodenum (duodenal ulcers) are ulcers or sores that develop in the small or large intestine. Ulcer of the pancreas is another type of duodenal or pancreatic ulcer and may also occur […]
Read MoreSugar alcohols make up a large part of many foods we consume today and can have a significant effect on how our bodies react to the food we eat. These substances have been used for centuries in the medicinal industry as an antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant agent, but they are now also being used to […]
Read MoreBasa is extremely common species of catfish in the catfishes family Pangasiphilidae. Most of the Basa catfish are found in Central and Southern Thailand, but they have also been introduced into other countries in Asia, like Malaysia and Singapore. They are also commonly known as “basa catfish”bantha catfish” in North America, Australia, and in Asia. […]
Read MoreTapioca, also known as cassava, is a thick sticky starch derived from the plant roots of the cassava tree. This species is native only to the south-eastern area of Brazil and the central-west area of Brazil, but it has spread widely throughout South America and parts of Central Africa. The cassava tree has been transported […]
Read MoreTempeh is a delicious Indonesian soy food, which is made using fermented soy beans. It is usually made through a controlled and natural fermentation process, which binds the soybeans together in a tough, chunky cake form. In the past, tempeh was primarily used in the Asian continent, but nowadays it can be found almost anywhere. […]
Read MoreTilapia, as its name implies, are small fish that can grow to be as long as twelve inches, and although they do not reach the length of the full-grown catfish or the shark, they are definitely no slouch when it comes to size! Tilapia has been an extremely popular choice for the many varieties of […]
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