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Yeast – what is it?
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Yeast – what is it?

Yeast is an amazing product. We pay little attention to it, although they it served humanity for centuries. Initially, people...
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Is coffee good for you?
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Is coffee good for you?

We often hear that drinking coffee is harmful and that you should not drink it too often or make it...
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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” by Roca Brothers
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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” by Roca Brothers

When we think of recycling in a restaurant, we often think of colored bins, sometimes a composter or activities leading...
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Confit means long and tasty
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Confit means long and tasty

In fact, the confit method has its roots in France (confire - to conserve). It consists of long cooking in...
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Ubiquitous microplastic
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Ubiquitous microplastic

Microplastics are ubiquitous and scientists have found traces of them in unexpected places such as the top of Mount Everest...
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Cachirra and anchovies – does it mean the same?
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Cachirra and anchovies – does it mean the same?

Cachirra and anchovies are both types of dried fish that are used in various cuisines around the world. While they...
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Flambéing
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Flambéing

A spectacular way of thermal processing, but is there more to it? The name "flambe" comes from the French "flambé"...
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The Fine Taste of Labels
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The Fine Taste of Labels

Knowledge of wines makes you seem more classy and helps with the impression of a cultured and refined person. Sommeliers...
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Smoke point – what is it exactly?
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Smoke point – what is it exactly?

We know that fried foods are not the healthiest, but by gaining knowledge, you can slightly improve this process.
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A world without plastic
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A world without plastic

Can we imagine a world without plastic packaging and disposable bags? Plastic is ingrained in our lives more than we...
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Smoking – the oldest food preservation method
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Smoking – the oldest food preservation method

Smoking food is one of the oldest and most popular preservation methods known to humans. For centuries, people have used...
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Is zero waste a trend?
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Is zero waste a trend?

Sustainability in living was a trend a few years ago. Today, it is a way to make conscious consumer decisions...
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This bowl is salty!
Science

This bowl is salty!

The colors and general appearance of the food are crucial to the taste. We wouldn’t eat a blue tomato with...
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Why do grilled dishes taste so good?
Science

Why do grilled dishes taste so good?

The science behind the process Have you ever heard of the Maillard reaction? It was first described by the French...
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What great taste!
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What great taste!

We often wonder if we like something or not – we comment on whether we prefer spicy or mild cuisine,...
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What is the lyophilization process?
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What is the lyophilization process?

Do you go mountain climbing, or maybe you practice survival? If so, you’ve probably heard of freeze-dried food. Contrary to...
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Genes and diet – what do they have in common?
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Genes and diet – what do they have in common?

It would seem they are in no way related, however, this is a false assumption. The Genotype diet is a...
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Bananas are getting more and more popular!
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Bananas are getting more and more popular!

Yes, it’s true. This is why we can find more and more varieties of this fruit in grocery stores. It’s...
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