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Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

d cans are contaminated with this heavy metal. Even worse, 10% of the cans exceed the current tolerated standard for fresh tuna (1 mg of mercury per kilo), and 57% of the analyzed cans exceed the strictest maximum limit (0.3 mg per kilo) set for other fish species and considered the most protective ...

04
Nov
2024

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

packs or in packs of products that you can keep easily and for a long time (pasta, rice, Hygiene or cleaning products). Always check the prices per kilo or per unit before your purchase. Don't hesitate to take uncalibrated products, the famous ugly fruits and vegetables that some supermarkets or ...

01
June
2022

Is Toast Carcinogenic?

of monitoring cooking time. For example, toasting bread for 5 minutes instead of 3 minutes can increase the acrylamide content from 31 micrograms per kilo to 118 micrograms per kilo, depending on the toaster temperature and type of bread. Overall, it is important to note that gentle cooking meth ...

04
May
2023

Shrinkflation: How to Outsmart Deceptive Business Practices?

duct's packaging. The information note will read as follows: "For this product, the sold quantity has changed from X to Y and its price (per liter or kilo) has increased by ...% or ...€." This new mandatory notice must be displayed clearly and legibly on the shelf, using the same font size as th ...

20
May
2024

Pet food: 5 tips to reduce costs

essential vet visits. The first of the 5 tips to reduce pet food expenses is to buy kibble in large quantities. If you take the time to compare prices per kilo, you will find that the price per kilo is about €2 cheaper if you buy a 1.5 kg bag rather than a 450 g bag... 2- Watch for promotions in ...

16
Sep
2024

Saffron: Everything You Need to Know About This Precious Spice in 5 Questions

and drying the stigmas of this flower that this precious spice is obtained. 2- Why is saffron so expensive? With a price approaching 10,000 euros per kilo, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, ahead of vanilla. It is often sold in capsules of 0.3 or 0.5 grams to reduce its selling price ...

25
Nov
2008

Mushroom Picking: Understanding Mushrooms in 5 Questions

ant to locate all species and get advanced advice. The price is high, but it can be quickly recouped considering the price of porcini mushrooms at over €20 per kilo. ...

09
Sep
2011

Ghee or Indian clarified butter: uses and benefits

rganic grocery stores. However, you should know that it is simple to make ghee yourself. To get 750g of this Indian clarified butter, you need one kilo of fresh butter. Cut the butter into small pieces in a saucepan and melt it over low heat. When it becomes liquid, reduce the heat further and ...

03
Oct
2022

Baguette: 5 questions to know everything about the baguette

d in the 20th century to meet the demand of city dwellers who preferred the crust to the crumb and no longer wanted large loaves weighing more than a kilo. They had bakeries near their homes and preferred to buy fresh bread every day. 2- What is the length of a bread stick? A baguette of bread m ...

05
Dec
2022

The end of disposable packaging in fast-food restaurants in 7 questions

restaurants are major waste producers. The Zero Waste France association has calculated, for example, that the McDonald's brand generates more than a kilo of packaging per second! But the ban, which came into effect on January 1, 2023, also concerns collective catering, i.e. school and company ca ...

10
Jan
2023

Diet: 5 Tips to Save Money and Eat Healthily

ed by any "on sale" item, you should ask yourself the following questions: - Is the price really interesting? To find out, always compare prices per kilo or liter. You might be surprised by offers that aren't really offers... - Do I really need this product? If a promoted product is sold in large ...

06
Feb
2024

Second-hand clothes: 5 tips for successful thrift shopping

finding retro-style gems, provided you have a more substantial budget. Between these two extremes, there are also wholesalers who sell clothes by the kilo. The selection is broader and you can find unique pieces. While location is important, the timing of your shopping trip is just as crucial. Whe ...

20
Feb
2024

Skyr: Superfood or Super Scam?

the dairy aisle, skyr costs between 3 and 6 times more than a low-fat quark. As this product is fashionable, its price can soar to around 9 euros per kilo! One might legitimately wonder if the price difference with other low-fat dairy products is justified by a superior health benefit... The main ...

18
Apr
2024