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Phytic Acid: Mother Nature's Nutrient Secrets
Phytic acid supports plant health and environmental sustainability. This multi-dimensional compound is vital to nature. Besides...

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Jan 263 min read
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Lectins & Phytates: Nature of Plants + Human Health
Lectins and phytates are compounds essential for plant health. In small amounts they benefit humans. Lectins protect plants, often with...

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Jan 263 min read
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Potassium (K): Human Health & Environment
Potassium an essential element with great influence in human health and the natural environment. Here are its scientific properties,...

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Jan 265 min read
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Noble Rot: Secret of Sumptuous Sweet Wines
Noble rot has tremendous impact in winemaking, especially of dessert wines. This dowdy fungus, Botrytis cinerea , is a phenomenon in...

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Jan 253 min read
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Natural Anti-Spasmodic Treatments for Muscle Spasms & Pain
Muscle spasms are involuntary, often painful contractions. They happen for many reasons including stress, body imbalance or dehydration....

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Jan 248 min read
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Tannins: Complex Astringents of Nature
Tannins are phenol compounds found in a variety of plants. Their survival strategies in nature produce benefits in wine, food, health...

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Jan 235 min read
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Flavonoids: the Big Five of Aroma, Flavor & Color
Flavonoids are plant compounds created to facilitate life of the plant. They produce vibrant colors, scents and flavors to attract...

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Jan 223 min read
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Flavonoids: Sensory Compounds of Nature
Flavonoids are natural compounds with color enhancement properties, a plant protection arsenal and health benefits to humans. A large...

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Jan 223 min read
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Phenols: Powerful Compounds of Nature
Phenols are aromatic compounds important to ecosystems, human health and industry. Their functions go beyond fragrance. They're used in...

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Jan 214 min read
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Polysaccharides: Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made of simpler sugars like glucose. They're the essential energy sources of plant and animal...

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Jan 205 min read
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Starch: Power of Plants & Human Energy
Starch is in many foods including potatoes, rice, cereals and bread. A complex polysaccharide, starch has vital functions in nature and...

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Jan 195 min read
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Esters: Nature's Fragrance & Flavor Makers
Esters are organic compounds yielding countless flavors and scents. Their intriguing aromas make them valuable in cooking, perfumery,...

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Jan 185 min read
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Ethyl Acetate: Scent of Flowers, Wine & Fruits
Ethyl acetate is an aromatic compound produced by yeast in beverage brewing, bestowing sweet fruity scents and complex flavor profiles....

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Jan 184 min read
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Hanseniaspora: Wild Lovers of Sweet Grapes
Hanseniaspora is a genus of wild yeast, notable for flavors and nuances it brings to wine. Hanseniaspora yeast loves sugar-rich...

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Jan 183 min read
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Terroir in Wine & Food: Expression of Place
Terroir is created by unique environmental aspects. Often linked to wine, terroir also influences agricultural products such as cheese...

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Jan 175 min read
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Lactose Loving Yeast: Microbial Rule Breakers
Yeasts are lactose intolerant; but for every rule there are exceptions. These three species are able to use lactose, or milk sugar, as a...

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Jan 155 min read
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Pseudomonadota: E. coli, Gonorrhea & Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria
Pseudomonadota  is a phylum of bacteria associated with nutrient cycling, human and environmental health. Some like the E. coli,...

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Jan 148 min read
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Difference Between Pickling & Fermentation
Pickling and fermenting are processes for preserving vegetables like green beans. Both enhance flavor and extend shelf life, but methods,...

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Jan 125 min read
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Lactobacillus: Nature of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria significant in food fermentation and human health. Members of the beneficial lactic acid bacteria...

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Jan 93 min read
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Create Artisan Apple Cider Vinegar
Making apple cider vinegar at home allows control over the ingredients. This is essential for artisan vinegars, which can range from tart...

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Jan 88 min read
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