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A Recipe for Sesame Banana Bread
Sesame Banana Bread Ingredients 1 cup of all-purpose flour 3/4 cup of dark brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda 1 cup of whole-wheat flour 1/2 of sea salt (fine grain) 1 1/3 cup of sesame seeds (toasted) 1/3 cup of olive oil (extra-virgin) 1 1/2 cup of ripe bananas (mashed) 1/4 milk yogurt (plain,…
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Why Manufacturers Should Buy Product Recall Coverage
The rate of food recalls has been high partly because of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011. Following the implementation of the act, FDA has increased food facility inspection frequency. The FDA has also been given the power to access the food companies’ food safety plans and records. The aim of doing inspections…
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How Perishable Imports Could Benefit from Technology and Equipment
There are many challenges facing the supply chain logistics for perishable products. Last November, it was announced the global population had increased to over seven billion. Fifty percent of this population increased during the last 40 years. By 2100, three billion more people are expected to inhabit the world, which will bring the population to…
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Cooperative Food and NUS Launch Partnership
In September, National Union of Students (NUS) and Cooperative Food launched a partnership in which students having a NUS extra card are to be given 10 percent discount on food items. There are more than 3,500 Cooperative food stores operating in the United Kingdom. It was the first time for a supermarket to implement such…
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Fish Curry Recipe
First set of ingredients 1/4 cup of grated coconut 4 to 5 pearl onions 3 garlic leaves 4 curry leaves 3 red chilies 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds Second set of ingredients 2 fish fillets (cut into pieces) 1 diced or crushed tomato 1/4 cup of tamarind juice 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon of…
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M & S Plans to Expand Food Store in United Kingdom and France
Marks & Spencer (M & S), an upmarket food retailer made an announcement concerning its plan to open 150 food stores in France and the UK. This move was announced on 24 October. The food retailer also stated that it had plans of increasing the Simply Food portfolio to minimize the time that customers take…
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Tips for Choosing Healthier Fast Food Options
Following a healthy or weight-loss diet does not necessarily mean that one has to swear off fast foods. Having fast food on an occasional basis can still be part of a healthy diet. However, one has to be careful about the food orders. Some of the tips worth keeping in mind for choosing healthier options…
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FDA Bans Artery-Clogging Trans Fats
Trans-fats, which are known to clog arteries, were at some point American’s diet staple. They were mainly found in microwave popcorn, fried foods and baked goods. Considering the health risks associated with such fats, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to get rid of them completely. The FDA made an announcement for the food…
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