olive oil
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E. Waldo Ward & Son, Inc.
E. Waldo Ward & Son, Inc. is a food manufacturing company that manufactures artisan jams, marmalades and jellies. It is one of the well known jam manufacturers in California. The company is based in Sierra Madre and distributes its products to all parts of the US. History The history of E. Waldo Ward & Son…
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Fats and Nutrition
Fats are the body’s stored energy source. When the body has enough energy requirements, the excess energy is converted into fat and is stored by the body for use at a later time. Fat can be found in food and are an important nutrient for the body. Bad and Good Kinds of Fats There are…
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Weaver Popcorn Company Launches Weaver Gold® Popcorn
Weaver Popcorn Company recently introduced to the U.S. market its new line of microwaveable popcorns processed in olive oil. This new product comes in two flavors, Parmesan Cheese with Italian and herbs and Theater (Movie) Butter. This new line of microwaveable popcorn products offer a healthier alternative to the conventional popcorn because it has been…
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Goya Foods, Incorporated
Goya Foods is a Hispanic-owned food company based in the United States. It is also considered one of the largest Hispanic-food companies in the country. History Goya Foods was founded by the Unanue family, one of the richest families in the United States. Don Prudencio and wife, Carolina, started the business as a storefront in…
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Nutrition in Pizza
A pizza is an oven-baked, round-shaped flat bread that is generally topped with tomato sauce and cheese. Aside from these basic toppings, additional toppings like meat or vegetables are also added to it. Pizza originated in Italy, and is in fact one of the country’s national foods. Pizza Types The healthier types of pizza are…
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Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods Inc.
Aiello Foods is a privately owned food production and retail company. The company produces pasta products for retail at its Alfredo’s stores and in various supermarkets, as well as for its customers in the food service industry. History Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods, Incorporated was founded in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1967. Originally, the company focused on…
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The Healthy and Exotic Mediterranean Diet
Recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps in reducing the at-risk level for heart attacks and other cardiovascular related ailments by nearly 30%. The diet mainly consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, as well as fish. It also reduces the level of dairy products consumed and cuts down on the amount of…
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EU to Ban Dishes of Olive Oil from Restaurants
A common observation in many restaurants is customers holding small bowls containing olive oil. However, this may not go on for long because the European Union is considering banning such olive oil dishes. Starting from next January, all restaurants will be required to replace the little bowls with bottles. The bottles will have a nozzle…
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