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All About Goji Berries
Goji berries are included in the Solonaceae or nightshade family (along with tomato, deadly nightshade, tobacco, potato, eggplant and chili pepper). These berries are also known as wolfberries and have the scientific name of Lycium barbarum. They are commonly found already shriveled and dried. Dehydrated Goji berries can be described as red raisins. These berries…
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Different Types of Grains
Grains are seeds of various plants. A grain has three parts, the bran, the germ and the endosperm. The bran is that part of the grain that is seen on the outside. It is a rich source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. The bran is the most abundant source of fiber…
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Dreyer’s Inc.
Dreyer’s Inc. is a frozen yogurt and ice cream producing company based in the United States. It is currently a subsidiary of Nestlé. History Dreyer’s was formed in 1928 when William Dreyer and Joseph Edy became partners in business. The company was originally named Edy’s Grand Ice Cream and was based in Northern California. In…
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All the Benefits of Coconut
Coconut has the scientific name Cocos nucifera. It was named this because Spanish explorers thought it looked like the face of the monkey (“coco”) and because it is nut-bearing (“nucifera”). In some countries, coconut is considered a staple food and is the component of a majority of the food that is eaten. The coconut is…
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Groupon Might Be Violating Some Connecticut Laws?
According to George Gepsen, an Attorney General for Connecticut, Groupon might be violating a Connecticut law regarding its daily deal coupons. Last Thursday, Jepsen revealed that he has been asking major daily deals company Groupon for more information regarding how its coupons work. The reason for his inquiry was because of the expiration dates that…
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“Jelly Belly Dips” from Jelly Belly Candy Corporation
Jelly Belly Candy Corporation introduced its newest candy product via the 2011 NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo held in Chicago. Press releases for this product state that this is a marriage between refined chocolate and the country’s popular jelly beans, certainly an anticipated combination. Called “Jelly Belly Dips,” this new confectionery product is actually Jelly…
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Coupons and Free Groceries
Coupon clipping shoppers out there will surely be happy about this great news from the Daily Local News, in Pennsylvania. Dailylocal.com and Daily Local News is giving away $6,000 worth in groceries in a program called “Xtreme Grocery Giveaway.” Through this contest, shoppers will get a chance to win free groceries at local grocery stores.…
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Listeria Contaminated Convenience Meals?
Warabeya USA, Incorporated, a Hawaii-based food company, has announced a recall of its ready-to-eat or convenience meals on July 6. The recall was made because of a possible Listeria contamination in the products. The problem was discovered through a microbiological testing done by the FSIS. The contamination may have originated from contact of the convenience…
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