Master Grocer
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Pet Food Recalls and Salmonella
In the recent past, there has been a surge in the cases of recalls of food particularly those meant for pets. In particular, there was a massive recall for dog food because it was feared that it was contaminated by Salmonella. Nevertheless, food recalls do not necessarily occur as a result of contamination alone but…
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The Link Between Dairy Foods and Huntington’s Disease
A study investigating the relationship between the types of food consumed and Huntington’s disease symptom onset led to unexpected findings that people who experienced the symptoms at an earlier stage tended to eat high amounts of dairy products. Some of the details related to the study will be presented below. First of all, it is…
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Two Tricks to Conquering Your Cravings for Sweets and Sugary Products
Researchers have attempted to study the science linked to food cravings. It has long been known that high-sugar and high-fat foods trigger the activation of the brain’s reward pathways. This may be the key reason why some food products such as chocolate milkshakes can seem irresistible. A team of researchers from Oregon Research Institute discovered…
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Tin Tin’s Wonderful World of Baked Goods
Tin Tin is a bakery in Westerly, Rhode Island, that is family owned and operated. The bakery is specifically located at an apartment building’s ground floor. When a customer opens the bakery’s outer door, he or she is welcomed by a perfume that is not only old-fashioned, but also sweet and yeasty. Inside the bakery,…
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Donkey Meat Recalled by Chinese Walmart for Containing Fox DNA
A recall of donkey meat products was issued by the Wal-Mart super stores’ branch in China after the discovery of fox DNA in some of those products. Donkey meat is a delicacy in some regions of China. Fox meat on the other hand is not a delicacy, though it is cheaper. In China, foxes are…
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Benefits of Eating Whole Grains and Bran
Bran is an essential ingredient that should be included in baked goods since it has a number of health benefits. Whole grains are beneficial to heart health and increasing one’s longevity. Research studies have shown that bran, the outer cover of grains is especially beneficial in enhancing one’s life. The study involved women diagnosed with…
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Tests Reveal that Most Store Honey is Ultra-Filtered
More than seventy-five percent of the honey stocked in the grocery stores across the United States is not real. This is according to testing conducted for Food Safety News. The results indicated that the products with the label ‘honey’ have the pollen filtered out. Pollen are microscopic in nature, and their removal from flowers decrease…
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Some Tips to Keep in Mind When Freezing Food
Effective freezer management should be one of the key resolutions for year 2014. Experts have often stated that many foods are capable of freezing very well. Some of the foods that can be frozen include, eggs in shells, green vegetables and many more. Having key knowledge of what should and should not be done will…
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