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Cancer: what are the dangers of carrageenan?

What are carrageenans? Carrageenans are widely used food additives in the agri-food industry as texture agents. These additives, also known as E407, are ubiquitous in processed dishes and desserts for their gelling and emulsifying properties. They are extracted from red marine algae harvested off ...

07
Aug
2023

Common food additives promote several cancers.

What are emulsifiers? Emulsifiers are among the most widely used food additives in the food industry. They are used to improve the texture, appearance, and shelf life of products. According to the Open Food Facts database, more than half of the industrial foods we consume contain them. They can b ...

22
Feb
2024

Baguette: 5 questions to know everything about the baguette

r a string and 300 g for a traditional loaf. 3- What is the composition of a baguette of bread? While an industrial baguette can contain up to 14 additives, the traditional French bread baguette must necessarily be made with only 4 ingredients: - wheat flour - water - yeast or sou ...

05
Dec
2022

Waterless Cosmetics: More Eco-Friendly Products

ervatives in a product that does not contain water. Unlike conventional products, anhydrous formulas contain only active ingredients and few, if any, additives. However, in conventional beauty products, preservatives and other additives can be allergens. That's why you would do well to follow the a ...

08
Jan
2024

Bakery: the national competition for the best baguette.

within a given time and following the rules. These rules stipulate that each candidate has the same basic ingredients and of course the addition of additives and improvers is prohibited. Participants can only rely on their know-how to make the best possible bread under the eyes of the public! ...

19
May
2016

Tea: Unraveling Fact from Fiction!

s should not appear too dry. Buying organic teas is also a good idea, if you can afford it, as the AB label guarantees the absence of pesticides and additives in your cup. Tea slows the absorption of iron in the blood: TRUE The main drawback of tea is that it slows down the absorption of iron in th ...

15
May
2018

Diet: 5 tips to lose holiday pounds

strial desserts. This is one of the best nutritional resolutions you can make at the beginning of the year because these food products are full of additives, sugar and bad fats. When shopping at the supermarket, get in the habit of looking at labels and put down products with very long and inc ...

17
Jan
2023

Cat litter: what are the advantages of plant-based litter?

Be sure to check the labels when purchasing! Some plant-based litters can be thrown directly into the compost because they are 100% natural, without additives or toxic chemicals. Is plant litter effective? It's not just the environmental arguments for natural and biodegradable materials that ca ...

02
Feb
2023

Birch sap cure: benefits and contraindications

. After harvesting, this product is marketed as fresh birch sap (to be stored in the refrigerator) or as stabilized sap (with the addition of some additives such as a little alcohol and lemon juice for better preservation of the drink). You can find this product in organic stores, in herbalist ...

13
Mar
2023

Lemon and rose creams: a light recipe.

ith a neutral flavor such as acacia honey or flower honey. Also, make sure to use a high-quality edible organic rose floral water (without alcohol or additives). Preparation The preparation of lemon and rose creams is child's play. 1- Squeeze the lemons and reserve the juice. 2- Beat the eggs into ...

21
Apr
2023

Watermelon and rose juice: an anti-waste recipe

d with rose water, you must absolutely use a high-quality organic food-grade rose water. Be careful not to use certain cosmetic products that contain additives like alcohol! Watermelon cutting The preparation of rose watermelon juice is very simple. Fresh watermelon juice is a refreshing drink that ...

07
July
2023

Health: What is the Best Natural Detox?

hinese dietary principles and the diet of Buddhist monks at the Shaolin Temple. These vegetarian monks favor fresh, local, and seasonal foods without additives or pesticides. Try eating as healthily as they do for 7 days by replacing meat and fish with plant-based proteins. The principle of this he ...

08
Apr
2024

Dietary supplements for athletes: what are the risks?

ithout medical advice are dangerous to health. These products can indeed contain numerous substances: proteins, amino acids such as creatine, but also additives and minerals manufactured through industrial processes. Among adolescents, who are significant consumers of these products, this type of ...

01
Aug
2024