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Hummus, or Hummus bi tahini, is a vegetarian dip or spread made primarily from chickpeas. It is often eaten with raw vegetables, corn chips, pita breads and crackers. The chickpeas are combined with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, and garlic to create a paste that is cream to light brown in color. Many varieties of hummus also have other spices added such as cumin, mint or paprika. It is high in iron and vitamin C and also has the added benefit of providing vitamin B6, foliate and protein. When eaten with bread, hummus provides a complete protein.
The pineapple is a tropical plant that produces sweet-sour fruit of the same name. It was given its name because the fruit looks a little bit like a pine cone. The pineapple fruit can be eaten fresh, but is also available as a juice or canned product. It is also used in many desserts such as cake, fruit salad, ice cream, jelly, yogurt and candy. Pineapple is a good source of vitamin c and manganese. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, which is reputed to have a variety of health benefits. If you want to know where this popular fruit comes from, keep reading to find out.
Swiss cheese is a yellow hard cheese originally created in the town of Emmental in Switzerland. This is where Swiss cheese gets its proper name Emmental or Emmentaler. Swiss cheese is one of the most popular types of cheese all around the world. It is best known for the irregular holes, known as eyes, in the cheese. If you have ever wondered what causes these holes in Swiss cheese, keep reading to find out.
Hot dogs are a type of sausage that are most commonly served in a bun with fillings like onion, mustard, ketchup, relish, sauerkraut, cheese and/or mayonnaise. They are usually pink in color, but are sometimes brown, and are usually served hot. The origin of the name hot dog is a cause of much debate, but it was first used in the 19th century. Around this time there were accusations that sausage makers were using dog meat in their products and many believe that this is where the name came from. Let’s take a look at what modern hot dogs are made of.
Gelatin, also called gelatine, is a glue like substance used mostly as a gelling agent in the kitchen. It also has important uses in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals (most pharmaceutical capsules are made of gelatin) and cosmetics. It is used in food products such as jello (jelly), trifle, candy corn, marshmallows and in candy products like gummy bears. It may also be used in jelly (jam), yoghurt, margarine, cream cheese and in beer and wine. It can also be purchased separately and used in home cooking.
Carrots are a long thin root vegetable that are most commonly orange in color. They have a wide variety of uses in the kitchen and commonly used for salads, soups and stews. They can be eaten raw or cooked by streaming, boiling or frying. They are native to Europe and some of Western Asia, although today they are grown throughout much of the world. Come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors; including yellow, red, purple and white. However, the orange carrot is the most well recognized and most widely available variety.
Mold is the name given to the a specific type of multicellular fungi. There are thousands of species of mold and mold spores are found in the air and sometimes in the water. These spores are too small to be seen with the naked eye, but are easily visible with a microscope. When a group of mold grows on an object such as food the mold can be easily seen. If you ever wondered why food goes moldy, continue reading to find out.
Caviar is a delicacy that is enjoyed throughout the world. It is eaten in many different ways, including as a spread, a garnish, or on its own and washed down with champagne. It is widely regarded for its unique flavor and texture. Caviar is considered to be a luxury food because it can be very expensive and it can easily cost over $200 per ounce depending on the variety. The high price for caviar, relates directly to where it comes from and how it is obtained.
The humble apple is one of the most widely grown fruit trees in the world. There are more than 7500 different types of apples although only a few hundred of these are commonly eaten. Most of these have been bred selectively to produce a fruit with pleasant eating qualities or for suitability in different cooking applications. However, some modern varieties of apples have been genetically modified to resist disease and pests. Today, most apples bought from a store are harvested from a large apple farm.
McDonalds is the largest and most popular fast food chain in the world. No matter what country you are in it is not difficult to find the famous golden arches that are the trademark of the McDonalds franchise. Every McDonalds serves the famous burgers and fries that McDonalds is known for, but most also serve a selection of foods that are native to the country. No matter where in the world you are a McDonalds burger should taste the same as at home. So when did McDonald’s come in to being? Read on to find out