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Candida albicans: Nature of the Yeast
Candida albicans is a common yeast dwelling in humans and the natural environment. Usually unnoticed unless pathogenic, it's found in...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Fermentable & Non-Fermentable Sugars
Sugars provide energy and influence bodily functions. They're essential to the growth of all living organisms. Simple carbohydrates,...

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Feb 4, 20253 min read


Maltose: Sweet Delight of Brewing & Energy
Maltose is a disaccharide, or double sugar, composed of two glucose molecules. Produced by a specialty enzyme, it's important to ecology,...

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Feb 4, 20255 min read


Beer: Malting & Mashing in Grain Fermentation
Malting and mashing are essential parts of the beer making process. These steps influence quality, flavor, and character of the final...

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Feb 4, 20255 min read


Three Types of Amylase in Digestion & Fermentation
Amylase, a primary digestive enzyme, helps decompose carbohydrates into simple sugars. It's integral to digestion and yeast -driven...

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Feb 3, 20254 min read


Five Types of Resistant Starch: Fiber & Health
Resistant starch is a carbohydrate. It doesn't digest in the small intestine but ferments in the large to provide fibrous bulk and...

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Feb 2, 20254 min read


Amylase: Starch to Sugar Enzyme of Digestion & Fermentation
Amylase is a powerful digestive enzyme, also important to fermentation. In saliva, it initiates digestion by decomposing starches into...

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Feb 2, 20254 min read


Lignans: Nature's Weapons of Defense
Lignans are compounds found mainly in whole grains, vegetables and seeds. Plants use them as defense weapons against threats like...

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Feb 2, 20253 min read


Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Queen of Yeasts
Saccharomyces cerevisiae , brewer's or baker's yeast, is undisputed Queen of yeasts. This immobile single-celled organism is popular in...

Sylvia Rose
Feb 1, 20257 min read


Digestive Enzymes: Amylase, Lipase & Protease
Amylase, lipase & protease are digestive enzymes essential to health. As biological catalysts they metabolize macronutrients into...

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Feb 1, 20253 min read


Molybdenum (Mo): Ecology & Human Health
Molybdenum (Mo) is a chemical element of great importance to nature, industry and health. A transition metal, molybdenum is also an...

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Feb 1, 20254 min read


Seven Trace Minerals: Nature's Little Helpers
Trace minerals are vital nutrients the human body needs in miniscule amounts. Supporting enzyme functions in processes such as oxygen...

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Jan 31, 20256 min read


Fermenting Green Beans: Salt, Brine & Bacteria
Fermentation is an easy, ancient process of preservation. Salt is dissolved in natural juice and/or water to make brine. Fermenting...

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Jan 31, 20256 min read


Power of Pepsin: Potent Digestive Enzymes
Pepsin is an enzyme important to digestion and health. It breaks down protein-rich foods for smooth function of the gastrointestinal (GI)...

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Jan 31, 20253 min read


Enzymes: Marvels of Nature & Human Health
Enzymes are biological catalysts in functions essential to life. They ensure smooth digestion, fuel cellular activities and help maintain...

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Jan 30, 20255 min read


Organic Polymers: Ecology & Natural Health
Polymers are large molecules made of repeating units called monomers. They're integral to the structure of matter, and occur in synthetic...

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Jan 28, 20252 min read


Seven Probiotics: Human Digestive Health
Probiotics help maintain human health and support environmental balance. Seven major probiotics species benefit human physical and mental...

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Jan 27, 20257 min read


How & Why to Ferment Green Beans
Fermentation brings layers of flavor and a range of health benefits. Green beans are nutritious, but nourishing factors can be inhibited...

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Jan 27, 20255 min read


Fermenting Cabbage to Make Sauerkraut
Fermenting cabbage to make sauerkraut is a cultural and culinary tradition. This tangy side dish und sausage topping has plenty of health...

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Jan 27, 20254 min read


Cellulose: Plant Fibers of Structure & Strength
Cellulose is a polysaccharide or multi-sugar compound, one of the most abundant carbohydrates. Known for its flexible rigidity it...

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Jan 27, 20254 min read
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