Allergen Avoidance GF – Gluten Free Wheat free CF – casein free Health Improvement DASH – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet – promotes potassium, calcium, protein, and fiber; emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Lifestyle Paleo Religious Kosher Halal
Category: Nutriate Research
Food and body care research notes.
Research Topics
(Also see Blog Topics.) Conditions sarcopenia – muscle loss with age Classes of Ingredients resistant starch and non-digestible carbohydrates Ingredients inulin – GI = 0 oligofructose – GI = 0 konjac xanthan gum
Associations and Publications
Organic Trade Association (OTA)
Antimicrobials
Antimicrobials are used to inhibit bacterial growth in exposed or open edibles. Many products first go through high-pressure processing (HPP) to inactivate bacteria. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is another option. Some antimicrobials (e.g. phages) target specific bacteria; some such as mustard either directly or indirectly kill bacteria. Natural Antimicrobials (Based on an article in…
GF Baking Mixes
Simple Mills Jackalope Good Food Company
Ginger Candy
Chimes Ginger Chews : Mango ‘bonbons au gingembre’ – Individually wrapped in plastic foil keeps candy fresh indefinitely. Coated (with tapioca starch) to prevent sticking. Mild ginger heat. Subtle mango flavor. Chewy but not overly so. Dissolves quickly.
Chocolate
Claudio Corallo São Tomé and Principe Chocolate Sablé 80% com açücar em cristal – raw, gritty, lightly crunchy but good flavor. Thin bar readily melts in the mouth. 100% Puro Cacau massa de cacau – not enough flavor depth to make 100% palatable. Snake & Butterfly Campbell California producers of very nice bars with inclusions….
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a starch-derived sweetener, thickener, and bulking agent that dissolves readily in water. It is typically made from corn in the US and from wheat in Europe. Wheat-derived maltodextrin is usually gluten-free – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s allergen-free (e.g. okay to consume by those with a wheat allergy). Consumption of maltodextrin…
Gochujang and Ssamjang
Gochujang is a complementor providing pungency and beneficial bacteria, vitamin A2, vitamin C, and carotene. It was first developed in late 18th century Korea. The typical ingredients are red chili powder, glutinous rice flour, fermented soybeans, and salt. In 2015 it is emerging as an alternative to sriracha. Ssamjang is gochujang mixed with doenjang (fermented…
Books on Survival
Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag by Creek Stewart (613.69 Stewart) sincerely caters to the mind-set behind the Walking Dead – a concern for surviving the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Though you may not feel compelled to invest as much time as Creek in preparing for disaster, his recommendations are…