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The Mineral Potassium
Potassium is an important micronutrient for the body. Potassium is also known as an electrolyte, along with other minerals in the body like sodium, calcium, chloride and magnesium. For men and women who are 19-years old and older, the recommended amount of potassium intake is 4700 mg everyday. Too much or too little potassium in…
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The Mineral Manganese
Although not commonly mentioned when referring to nutrients in the body, Manganese is an important trace mineral. This mineral was first considered to be a micronutrient in 1931. Although manganese is naturally-occurring, it is present only in very small amounts. Recommended Levels in the Body On average, an adult body contains about 15 to 20…
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All About Nuts
Botanically speaking, a nut is defined as both the seed and the fruit. Following this definition, most nuts that we know and eat will not be classified as true nuts as they are actually the fruit of the trees they come from. However, the culinary definition of nuts is less strict as its botanical definition.…
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Smoked Duck Breasts Possibly Contaminated By Salmonella
Massachusetts-based company Sid Wainer & Son, Incorporated, announced on July 14 a recall on 137 lbs. of smoked duck breasts. The recalled smoked product is said to have possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was made two days after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) conducted a routine testing of the products. The sample was found…
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Nutritional Benefits of Mangoes
The mango fruit is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits known. In some countries, the mango is popularly termed as “king of all fruits” because of its superior taste, fragrance and nutritional content. Mangoes are tropical fruits and are believed to have originated in an Indian subcontinent. This fruit belongs to the Anacardiaceae…
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SunRidge Farms Recalls Specific Products for Undeclared Allergens
California-based SunRidge Farms/Falcon Trading Company, Inc. has announced a precautionary allergy alert on its product “SunRidge Farms All-Natural Milk Chocolate Cranberries.” This specific product may contain instead “Sunridge Farms All-Natural Milk Chocolate Toffee Peanuts” and thus might cause allergy attacks in some people. The company has initiated this recall to ensure the safety of consumers…
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Watkins Incorporated Recalls Soynilla Product for Undeclared Milk
Minnesota-based Watkins, Incorporated has issued a product recall on specific containers of Soynilla. The product is being recalled because of the presence of an undeclared allergen in its ingredients. The voluntary recall was immediately initiated after it was found that the product contained milk, but did not indicate it in the packaging’s list of ingredients.…
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Chocolate Decadence Issues Allergy Alert on Chocolate Products
Oregon-based confectionery company Chocolate Decadence has issued an allergy alert on several of its chocolate products. The products are being recalled because of the presence of milk, a known allergen, which has not been declared as part of the ingredients. The problem was discovered when one customer from Connecticut became ill after eating the affected…
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