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Single Origin Chocolate

In # 5: Organic and ethical food labels by Elijah

This product I found is called Beyond Good Chocolate does not have an “ethical” food label but claims to be “single-origin chocolate”. In this case, it means that the chocolate can all be traced back to a single producer or that is what they want you to think.  This producer …

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Does Mustard Contain Peanuts?

In # 4: Food allergens in the news by Elijah

Should people with a peanut allergy be considered with peanut butter? Recently, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has made an announcement advising people with peanut allergies to avoid eating food that may have mustard in it, as it might be contaminated with peanuts. This isn’t actually because mustard contains something …

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The Fight over Obesity

In # 3: Junk Food Dissuasion by Elijah

                   Obesity has been a growing problem in the last several years, especially in the United States. Yet, obesity is not just a United States problem (although the United States is the most obese) but a global problem. Several other countries have tried various strategies to combat the obesity epidemic. …

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Blueberry fish eggs

In # 2: Molecular Gastronomy by Elijah

Maybe not the craziest molecular gastronomy recipe ever, but I found a recipe for blueberry caviar that sounds good. To make blueberry caviar blueberries, sugar, and white wine are mixed over low heat for an hour. It is then drained through a muslin cloth overnight. The resulting mixture is then …

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I am what I eat

In # 1: You are what you eat by Elijah

                  A lot can be learned from someone based on the way they eat. My eating habits have been slowly changing since I was young. All of these different habits and reasons for them have made me into the person I am today.                   When I was young, my dad …

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The Individuality of Food

In # 0: What does food mean to you? by Elijah

Food, to me, means a lot more than just something that provides nutrition. Food can help bring friends and family together over a nice meal. I think food is meant to be enjoyed and also provide proper nutrition. The best food to me can meet both of those standards. It …