FYI Magazine "Food & Beverage"
Sweet, sweet candy history
- Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 00:21
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Halloween is as much about candy as it is about dressing up in fun costumes and engaging in scare tactics.
Humans have loved their sweets for centuries. Early human beings made candy out of honey by drying it and forming a taffy-like confection, while many modern incarnations of candy involve dissolving sugar into water or milk to form a syrup. Candy is then made by varying the temperature of the syrup and the sugar concentration to achieve desired textures. The word "candy" is derived from the Arabic "quandi," meaning "made of sugar."
How to store fresh apples
- Published on Monday, 10 October 2016 00:24
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Apples are a popular fruit that are grown in different places around the world. Come autumn, apples can be seen filling farm stands and supermarkets all over North America.
Apples are available year-round, but many apple lovers insist there's nothing better than plucking an apple directly off the tree in the fall. Apple orchards and pick-your-own farms are visited each autumn by apple lovers anxious for apples' tart and juicy taste. Many people pick more apples than they can eat in a few days, so it pays to learn how to store apples properly so none of them go to waste.
How to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet
- Published on Saturday, 08 October 2016 00:49
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One of the first questions vegetarians are asked when acknowledging their dietary preferences is, "Are you getting enough protein?" Many people assume it's impossible to consume sufficient protein on a diet that consists largely of fruits and vegetables. But many vegetarians get the protein their bodies need.Various ways you can put pumpkins to use
- Published on Friday, 07 October 2016 00:43
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Few items signal the fall harvest season more than the bright, orange pumpkins that dot fields and liven up displays outside of homes and businesses. Come fall, many pumpkins are turned into grinning jack-o-lanterns just in time for Halloween. But there are many other uses for pumpkins as well.The health benefits of snacking on popcorn
- Published on Friday, 07 October 2016 00:23
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When many people think of popcorn, they envision large, butter-soaked buckets sold at movie theaters. But popcorn can be a healthy addition to anyone's diet.
Recent studies have indicated that popcorn can be quite healthy so long as it's not smothered in salt, sugar or other flavorings. Popcorn is a whole grain that contains plenty of fiber and antioxidants. Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, reported in 2012 that popcorn may contain just as many, if not more, healthful antioxidants as fruits and vegetables.
