Saturday , November 23 2024

Food

Risen From the Mist — McDowell’s & Co Reinvents its Legacy

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The launch of McDowell’s & Co Distiller’s Batch Indian Single Malt, from Diageo India, marks a new era for Indian spirits. In the heart of India’s Western Ghats lies a realm of breathtaking beauty, the Sahyadri mountain range. Here, in the Nashik Valley, amidst the mist-shrouded peaks and green valleys, a rare spirit is born — a single …

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Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients

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Naturally occurring polyphenols and proteins from pigmented waxy rice may help starch ingredients improve texture without any chemical modification — a change some consumers may welcome, said Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry. Chemically modified starch is a common thickener in soups and other foods. Without modification, starch breaks down …

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The next superfood drink? Here are the surprising health benefits of okra water

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Okra water is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, crucial for combating oxidative stress, says Akshita Reddy, chief nutritionist at Athreya Hospital, Bengaluru.  Okra, commonly known as bhindi, is a widely consumed vegetable across India. While consuming okra comes with several health benefits, as it is rich …

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Dollar can’t exchange for N400 – Moghalu

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has rubbished the optimism in some quarters that the US dollar could still be exchanged for N400. In a series of posts via his X account on Sunday, March 24, the former presidential candidate said, ‘Those who want the …

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