Corn Oil Cultivation, Preparation and Properties
Corn (Maize): Corn or maize is one of the major cereal. The Oil prepared from corn has many health benefits. It is grown well in the rainy season. Cultivation of Corn: The cultivation of corn is carried out in the countries like USA, China, India, Brazil, USSR, Kenya and Nigeria. Corn is cultivated in almost […]
Maize oil or Corn oil is a fatty oil obtained from the plant Zea mays. Corn can be eaten after frying in the coal and they can be used raw also. Corn is also available as sweet corn and corn flakes. Corn is also used in preparing many foods and recipes. Chemical Constituents of Maize […]
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Plants are used as food and also as therapeutic or prophylactic medicines, such plants are called as nutriceuticals. Food is required by the body for energy and as a raw material for growth and maintainance of the body. In the adult life, most tissues are broken down continuously and they are replaced, although some of […]
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What is Lactose? Lactose is a natural disaccharide. It consists of galactose and glucose and is obtained from the milk of most mammals. It is also known as milk sugar, lactose monohydrate, lactin, saccharum lactis and lactose monohydricum. It occurs as white (almost white) crystalline powder with faintly sweet taste. It has no odour. It […]
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Morphology and Source of Wheat Germ Oil: Wheat germ oil is a fixed oil obtained from wheat germ, Triticum aestivum belonging to the family Gramineae. It is extracted by solvent extraction or hydraulic expression. Properties of Wheat Germ Oil: Wheat germ oil is bland yellow in colour with a nut like odour and nut taste. It is miscible […]
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Morphology and Distribution of Ground nut Plants: Ground nut oil is a fixed oil expressed from the seed kernels of cultivated varieties of Arachis hypogaea of the family Leguminosae. It is also called as Peanut oil. Arachis plant is grown in Brazil. It is extensively cultivated in Southern United States, China, Africa and India. Preparation […]
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Biological Source of Honey: Honey is a sugar secretion deposited in the honey comb by the bees Apis mellifera, Apis dorsata belonging to the family Apidae of the order Hymenoptera. Honey is also called as madhu, honey purified and mel. Honey is produced in India, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and California. Preparation of Honey: Honey […]
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Carbohydrates are one of the essential food components.They are also called as the sugars or starches. Sources and Uses of Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are present in large proportions in fruits, grains and vegetables. Carbohydrates are the primary source of calories for contraction of the muscles. They should be available in the body constantly for muscle contraction […]
Continue reading …Calcium : Uses and Symptoms of Deficiency
February 4, 2013 Comments Off on Calcium : Uses and Symptoms of Deficiency
Importance of Calcium in our Body Calcium is an essential mineral of the body. It is required for keeping the bones and teeth strong and healthy. Most of the calcium up to 90% is stored in the bones of the body. Only a small portion circulates in the blood stream. Calcium is needed in high […]
Continue reading …Chocolates May Disturb Your Sleep
December 21, 2012 Comments Off on Chocolates May Disturb Your Sleep
Posted under Category : Health Fundas Are you fond of Chocolates? Be aware that you may have less sleep in the night. Chocolates contain caffeine a stimulant in varying amounts depending on the variety. Dark chocolates contain up to 30 mg of caffeine in a bar of chocolate equivalent to a cup of instant tea. […]
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