Fresh versus Bland I’ll never forget the time when I tasted produce from the fresh side like it came fresh picked out of the garden then compared to the taste of a canned produce that could have been sitting in a can full of water and oil for who knows how long. The look was simply unappealing to the limp‚ dull and soggy vegetable compared to the vibrant color‚ and crisp texture and overall taste of a fresh one. Eating is an activity that we as humans do at least two times a day. We live in a world
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Tomato is a very significant ingredient to Filipino cuisines thus it is produced widely in the Philippines. Tomatoes rank second to aubergine in the aspect of food production. Dejectedly‚ the production of fruits in the Philippines is below average level due to the damages caused by various insects and viruses. The infections of these pests cause a yield reduction of 50% to 100% which threatens the livelihood of the small scale farmers of tomatoes. Aside from pests‚ the
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Social media is an effective method of communication when it comes to spreading of new ideas and messages. Among these ideas are trending diets such as vegetarian‚ vegan‚ fruitarian‚ etc. Popular celebrities such as Ariana Grande‚ Ellen DeGeneres‚ and Natalie Portman (to name a few) are advocates for a healthier life by changing their eating habits. Although most of these dieting programs may not have been recently invented‚ the increased popularity of varying diets has also caused an increased concern
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What are Antioxidants? In the world of molecules‚ antioxidants are true superheroes. They are our bodies’ first line of defense against free radicals‚ which are unstable molecules that can wreak all kinds of havoc on cells‚ proteins and DNA. In order to understand why antioxidants are so important‚ we need to get acquainted with their enemies: Free Radicals Free radicals are formed within our bodies as by-products of normal aerobic respiration‚ metabolism‚ and inflammation. They also arise from
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Purpose of food coloring People associate certain colors with certain flavors‚ and the color of food can influence the perceived flavor in anything from candy to wine.[2] Sometimes the aim is to simulate a color that is perceived by the consumer as natural‚ such as adding red coloring to glacé cherries (which would otherwise be beige)‚ but sometimes it is for effect‚ like the green ketchup that Heinz launched in 1999. Color additives are used in foods for many reasons including:[3] offset color
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Watermelon is relished by many people across the world as a fresh fruit. This is because watermelon is known to be low in calories but highly nutritious and thirst-quenching‚ it also contain Vitamin C and A in form of the disease fighting beta-carotene. Lycopene and beta-carotene work in conjunction with other plant chemicals not found in vitamin/mineral supplements. Potassium is also available in it which is believed to help in the control of blood pressure and possibly prevent strokes. Watermelon is
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Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BS-HRM) RESEARCH PROPOSAL A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON TOMATO JUICE AND INVESTIGATING AN INDIVIDUAL’S PERCEPTION ON ITS BENEFITS Signed: _______________________ Submitted to: Printed Name: _________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Date: _________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Title 1 CHAPTER I Introduction 3 Background of the Study 3 Statement
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plant that may affect health [1]. This compounds are non-essential compounds which means that they are not required by the human body for sustaining life. There are more than thousand known phytochemicals. Some of the well-known phytochemicals are lycopene in tomatoes‚ isoflavones in soy and flavanoids in fruits [2]. To identify this phytochemicals‚ screening must be done. This process includes different methods which are test for pH‚ tannins and phenolic compounds‚ glycosides‚ reducing substances
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Food‚ GMO’s and the people who can’t afford either Food and nutrition has and always will be necessary for the existence of humans. Over the years as populations have increased‚ food production has adapted‚ by using new methods and technologies to cope with the increase in demand. While other demographics haven’t‚ starvation is rampant throughout the world and continues to increase daily. Among these new methods came genetic engineering the ability to alter the genes in foods; however along with
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