Essays on Spices

Learning allows our brains to record and preserve beneficial behaviors and know how to avoid harmful ones. The consequences of the experiences we have or observe are stored in our memory as knowledge to influence our future behavior. The paper explores behavior change through a focus on the learning theories; classical and operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

It is a form of learning in which the response to a voluntary behavior influences whether or not the behavior will recur; this occurs through the use of reinforcements and punishment. Following the experiments of B. F. Skinner, we can conclude that a person or ...

It’s a bright and warm Sunday morning, and as I jog along the park's walking trail, my mind is busy with thoughts of mouth-watering sizzling steak on the grill. They say that, “Exercise helps reduce food cravings,” but that doesn’t work for me. The more I exercise, the more it triggers my appetite and the sheer thought of marvelous succulent, savory steak fueled my cravings. Sundays always give me the blues as it brings back memories of my dear Grandma who cooks the best Salisbury steak that were so good- to- the- last- bite. I grew up ...

Political Order

In the history of man and his pursuit of power, there are various lines which enemies drew upon each other as they seek to make their points stand out. The twentieth century remains one of the most historic times for the end of major wars between men, paving the way for the future movements, rules, and guidelines. Political power among major nations led to the beginning of World War I and II, which led to the death of millions of people, leaving some of the nation’s poorer than before. One might argue out that these wars were unnecessary ...

KFC is one of the largest fast food chains in the world and serves its famous fried chicken that contains its secret blend of spice and 11 herbs. The company serves high-quality finger-licking food and is committed to ensuring food safety remains a priority through following stringent measures that ensure the food safety standards have been achieved (Awais, 2015). This is done by KFC’s commitment to four V-dimensions of operations management in all its business activities namely variety, volume, variation, and visibility. Operation management essentially explains the operations of business in producing goods and services. The idea behind ...

Japanese cuisine is one of the unique and distinct cuisines in the world mainly because of the exclusive preparation styles and food items. Japanese food developed and evolved from a rich history of economic, social, regional changes along with the changing trends and traditions. Most people believe that Sushi and Sashimi are the primary components of Japanese cuisine and are a necessity for all meals. However, sashimi and sushi are not the only components of Japanese food because Japanese cuisine includes an array of dishes. Rice is the staple food in Japanese culture along with plain noodles, soba noodles, ...

Assignment 1 - Food Traditions, Family Identity & Social Structure

1) Briefly describe the nature of the major ritual meal in your family that you have chosen for this assignment. In your description, answer the following questions: What is the significance of the meal? When and where is it held? Why? Respond in 1-2 paragraphs (~100 words) Dinner is considered to be the major ritual meal in my family. The evening time, at approximately 6-7 pm, is a perfect chance to gather the whole family around one table, where everyone can relax after a busy day and spend some time with the dearest ones, meaning that dinner is a ...

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Each family has a recipe that is very significant and special for it. For our family this recipe is Peking Duck Tacos. This is a recipe of Chinese cuisine that is very significant for our family. We got used to preparing it for the biggest celebrations and all our friends know about it. This is a ‘statement’ dish of our family. It was prepared by the members of our family long before I was born. This dish is very unusual for the American cuisine because it is far more complicated than the most dishes of it, and also it ...

The New World was so called because it was unchartered territory for quite some time. Through exploration, it was soon discovered by chance through the exploration of navigators such as Christopher Columbus who was en route to finding a shorter way to the Asia. The New World Specifically refers to areas that lie within the Western Hemisphere. The Europeans, in general, came to the Americas to increase the wealth of their nations, through expansion, trade and the exploitation of resources. However, each nation had their intentions which later led to a rivalry within the New World. In 1492 the ...

Introduction

Food is a vast subject and encompasses from the simplest recipes to the most complicated flavors and ingredients. It can lead to a productive discussion about its nutritional value or the financial aspect of the food trade. Asian cuisine has always been intriguing for the West as Asia represents the eastern flavors of the world. It's a different style of cooking and the ingredients are very different from the regular European or American dishes. This paper evaluates a small Asian market, My Hoa Oriental Food Market, the kind of food it sells, their nutritional value and how dieticians can ...

The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of ideas, diseases, foods, crops, populations and animals between the New World and the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) following Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the Americas in 14921. The exchange brought about massive changes to the plant and animal life of numerous parts of the world since the early explorers carried with them and introduced new species to all the parts that they visited2. There are numerous factors that promoted diet exchange during the Columbian exchange and these factors have implications on modern diet exchange. One of these factors is the search ...

Introduction

High-risk nutrition practices usually concern nutrition norms that predispose individuals to the risks of contracting nutrition related ailments, which result from such practices (Palmer, 2011). However, in order to gain an insight into the influences that undermine the development of sound nutritional practices, it is important to understand the significance of culture in determining various nutritional practices by various people from around the world. Practically, culture entails shared practices, beliefs, and values that distinguish the practices of one group from the other (Palmer, 2011). Therefore, different cultures in the world have specific nutrition practices, for different occasions, which they ...

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My course name Abstract In this paper I will compare and contrast Chinese views on food and dietary practices with those of Western countries. By appeal to empirical and historical research, I will provide various points of comparison and support the claim that that Chinese views and practices help promote good development, health, and well-being. I will address differences in Chinese and Western views on the properties of food, herbs, food as therapy. My aim will not be to argue that Chinese dietary theories and practice are superior to those of Western countries. Rather, it will be to show ...

There is a wide accepted concept that after centuries of development, the Muslim world began to decline in the 15th century. Did it really decline? In this work I would like to illustrate the main trends of developments of the Muslim world in early 15 – early 20 century. We know that in part of the second millennium, and for five centuries later there were many Asian invasions in other regions of the world, wide expansion (Seljuk, Arab, Turkish). But then the stagnation began. Since the "golden age" of the Abbasid Empire, it has not changed territorially. And large areas ...

There exist many written historical documents that provide information on the history of India. Some of the primary and secondary historical sources on the history of India include the following. For instance, Dharmasutras which was a law book of ancient India, forms part of these sources. The book which is a primary historical document on India contains information on the code of duties for administrators, kings, and the people. The book also provides information on punishment that was meted on those who broke the laws. Kautilya’s Arthasastra is another primary historical source of the history of India. The ...

American foods are as diverse as the people themselves (Hunter and Writer). The country consists of different cultures that bring with it differences in their food tastes (Smith and Kraig 698). It is not uncommon to find ethnic foods being served in American restaurants and many people have ventured into this business. The people identify themselves with different delicacies that are congenial to their taste. According to Decker, 74% of American households enjoy preparing and have ethnic foods whereas 59% of them like the ethnic foods because of their unique flavors (Decker). Philadelphia houses a variety of people with ...

Both Alexander the Great and Ferdinand Magellan are prominent historian figures, who made a significant contribution to the world’s record. Though they lived in the different centuries, were born in families with a diverse background and each is known for completely opposite endeavor, they do have something in common. The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast these two personalities.

Early Years of Life

Alexander the Great is the son of King Philip II. His mother is Queen Olympia. From the early age, he was taught to fight and at the age of 18 he had already took part in ...

The basis of the Dutch East India Company was established by nine most daring merchants from Amsterdam. In 1594, they merged to assemble a small fleet and to send it to India. All four ships returned with rich booty and made their owners rich. Therefore, these associations of merchants to trade with India and other Asian countries were created in large quantities. The influential Dutch politician, a former adviser to William of Orange, Johan van Oldenbarnevelt offered to merchants to unite into a single company in order to avoid internal competition. Merchants managed to reach a consensus, as the ...

Introduction

The medieval Islamic city was influenced by the enthusiastic patronage of art and architecture, examples being Mamluk rulers and the amirs of the Mamluk era. The architectural projects from this period comprised of both small and multifaceted complexes. The buildings helped the society in many ways and could be used to hold important functions, religious and commercial activities amongst others. Buildings were developed in the form of mosques, hospitals, kuttab, and Kurf amongst others. The architectural projects demonstrated the urban and artistic order that was significant in ensuring that the fundamental pillars of Islam were observed within the society. ...

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As the pressures of globalization are increasing for all businesses, it is important that different marketplaces and economies should be integrated with one another. For this, it is observed that increasing number developing countries are accessing different market arenas to improve their economic growth by entering into trade relations with other countries. In this regard, this paper is written to make an important discussion about the net benefits provided by international market access to developing countries. Different benefit which a developing country can derive from entering other markets and entering into trade agreements with numerous nations is highlighted in ...

There are various trade barriers in the food retail industry in the United Arab Emirates. Most of these trade barriers are usually directed to the foreign multinational companies trying to enter the market. The first barrier is the food standards set by the United Arab Emirates. In the year 2008, UAE joined the gulf standards, which is an organization that develops the various food standards (Anderson et al., 2010). The organizations set standards and rules relating to labelling standards and shelf life. These regulations are normally made possible through the various committees such as the organic food and biotechnology ...

Food deserts are those areas within cities where the local population has no or little access to fresh fruits and healthy vegetables. There is evidence that the food desert areas are more prevalent in the lower income neighborhoods. Lack of healthy foods leads to obesity and health ailments such as heart disease and diabetes. It is also seen that the neighborhoods with low-income are mostly African American. The essay discusses the Food deserts, what they mean and who is affected and how. Research works on food deserts in Baltimore city are looked into and how a lack of nutritious ...

Middle Eastern Cuisine is known for its rich flavors, and unique spices. Perhaps the most common diches include Hummus and Falafel as featured at the Hummus Blog, both made from chickpeas, as described in detail at Humus 101 (2015). Another major staple in Middle Eastern foods, however is lamb. One popular and well spiced lamb dish is Kofta Kebabs These kababs are made with six different spices, giving them a rich and distinct smell, and deep flavor that hits every area of the pallet. They are among the fastest, easiest, most unforgettable lamb dishes I have ever tried, and ...

There is no specific country today that can be called Palestine. Instead, the area known as Palestine consists of the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The name originates from the Roman province Palaestina. Others have called the region as the Land of Israel, and is the southern area of the regions also known as Syria, Canaan and the Levant. It is acknowledged as the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity. The area has also had a long and colorful history, with a multitude of tribes and peoples populating the same area. Today the area is occupied ...

Molcajete in Mexican means pestle and mortar. They are made from a block of basalt and are usually round with three legs. Three legs are meant to provide it with support as force is applied to it during grinding. Decorations are usually animal heads painted on to give it the look of a stout animal. Pigs are the most common animals used in the decorations. In the early days, they held sentimental values, but pigs on modern day molcajetes are simply used for decoration. The earliest use of the Molcajete was in a place called tehuacan, a valley of ...

The poem “Home-Baked Brad” is about femininity and it deals with the writer’s feelings towards cooking. There is symbolism as well because the role of women is depicted by bread. This product baked by women represents the warmth that only women have. The author of this poem, Sally Croft is trying to make the readers visualize the feminine desire and the sense of power as well as tenderness. The woman in this poem embraces her role of the caretaker in a household. She is a traditional woman and is good at cooking which is a way for her ...

The World-View in Narratives: Voyages of Columbus and Impact on Natives

The power granted to Christopher Columbus by the King of Spain for conquering the Native American settlements points to the victory of language. The natives were the cultural embodiments of American Indian life. These natives, whom Columbus reports to his sovereign as gullible and guileless, are the Zunis and the Navaho who can never imagine any power conflict (Heath Anthology 130). Their text of the origins of the world is filled with words relating to Nature whereas the texts of Columbus are full of words relating to ‘commodities’ to be traded (Heath Anthology 125-127). There are clear references to ...

People always want great tastes and experiences with food and drinks. The culinary world is becoming better because chefs are trying new ways to prepare certain dishes and meet the tastes and preferences that the customers want. The new cuisines come from different places and this means that people also learn about other cultures as they eat the foods from that other place. The trend is changing the traditionally heavy dishes into lighter ones and giving weight to the use of local ingredients. The trend also enables for the use of modern ways of cooking. Chefs in American restaurants ...

Muslim Americans are made up of many constituent nationalities and races. A majority of them are of African and South Asian descent while those of the Arab descent make up about 25% of the population of Muslim Americans (McCarus, 89).

Economic, Political, and Social History of Muslim Americans

The immigration of Muslims to America has its advent in the era of slavery. Some of the earliest Muslims in the country were slaves who descended from African natives who had embraced Islam after Arab invasion especially in the Sahel region. Most of the immigrants arrived in the U.S in two waves; pre-World War I and after the war. ...

In search of Middle East Cuisine:

Overview: The search for a Middle East Cuisine embarks with a highlight on the Middle Eastern culinary and hospitality culture. Hospitality is fundamental to Middle Eastern culture and many home cooks utilize long hours, at times days, making a remarkable array of dishes for family feasts. Grains form an important and versatile role in the diet, with dishes ranging from eggplant dip, to dukkah lamb cutlets with mint and pomegranate salad and roasted red pepper and walnut dip (Hirsch, 2011). Daily staples entail hummus (mashed chicken pea and bread) and Shwarma (grilled lamb), while lentils, vegetables and meats are ...

The two authors bring out the effect of drugs on the society; the authors describe a society which was very positive at the initial introduction of the different drugs. At this time little was known about the aftermath drugs. Iain Gately in his work tells a narrative of a plant that holds a special place in the history of humanity. The plant is presented to the world as a gift, this is evident on the cover page of his book “ a culture history of how an exotic plant seduced civilization.” the crop is the main driving force behind colonization ...

Middle East is a region covering the Western Asia, Arab Countries and Egypt. Their food or cuisine could be considered as diverse due to the rich history and culture of these countries. However, there is a certain kind of homogeneity among these Middle Eastern cuisine or food. Most of their foods have common ingredients including pitas, honey, olive oil, sesame seeds, olives, parsley and sumac. The most popular among the foods that comes from Middle East are the shawarma and kibbeh. Sharwarma is a meat cuisine where combinations of beef, veal, lamb, chicken, and turkey meat are grilled for ...

Introduction

Strategic communications is the study of the way organizations communicate to achieve their communication and organizational goals with both their internal and external stakeholders. It involves the use of the most appropriate approaches in communicating in communicating messages that are compelling. These messages are intended to influence the opinions of the organization’s stakeholders such as customers, employees, the community, government and the media. Some of the tools used in strategic information include advertising, corporate identity, public relations, image repair, public relations advocacy and persuasion ( Wilson & Ogden, 2008).

BreadTalk’s Case

BreadTalk, a home grown bakery chain company based in Singapore found ...

Cost vs. Price vs. Values Cost vs. Price vs. Values

Introduction

A drought has left a significant shortage of the potato crops, leading to an increase in the prices of the potato. The increased price of the potato has left the company with a challenge of survival as they are running their operations on a small profit margin. Julie, a brand manager at a potato chip making company is left at odds over the decision to add the price of the product or reduce the size of the packet. The management has already given their opinion and approved the reduction ...

International Marketing Plan of Burts Potato Chips

Executive Summary The globalization has changed the face of the international business, and the companies are now expanding their operations to more than one country so that they can tap untapped segments to increase profitability. Some of the benefits of the international expansion into emerging economies are a large base of potential customers, decreased costs and economies of scale due to large operational capacities. Burts Chips is also planning to achieve these benefits of international expansion by expanding the operations to Brazil. This document provides detailed insights into the economy of the Brazil and suggests suitable entry method along ...

In reading Henry Mintzberg’s article, Organization design: fashion of fit? (1980), I was pleased that it was so easy to follow, that his concepts included examples that I could understand, and it was well organized. Mintzberg was clear, to the point, and engaging in his writing. Even though the article was published in the Harvard Business Review, it was written at a level that the average college student could understand, even a non-business major.

Mintzberg begins by tackling the assumption that too many people make: all organizations are alike. Indeed, they are not. He also clearly points out that ...

My patient is a seventy five year old African American man with Geriatric condition. Geriatric is a condition that affects elderly people. The medication administered to such individuals is called Geriatric medicine. It is also called family medicine or internal medicine. This medicine helps to promote the prevention of disabilities and diseases in older adults (Kagan, 2010). The physician who administers geriatric medicine to the patient is called a geriatric physician or a geriatrician. In other words, Geriatrics is the ‘care of elderly or aged individuals’.

As said above, my patient is a seventy-five old African American male. His name is Caleb Rama. ...

Argentina is one of the South American countries located in the southeastern region. The country shares its boarders with Chile to the west, Atlantic Ocean and Uruguay to the east, Brazil to the northeast, Paraguay and Bolivia to the north, and Drake Passage to the south. It is among the largest countries in the world, being ranked 8th globally and 2nd in Latin America (Hedges, 7).

Climate

The country experiences various types of climates, although it is characterized by a temperate climate generally. In the northern part of the country, summers are hot and humid whereas winters are mild dry. Periodic ...

Many literatures would mention that food is one of the most important aspects of any country’s cultural heritage since it transcends through time and holds significance regarding the life of a country’s ancestors. Adobo is a famous dish in the Philippines, but it does not only refer to the food but more on the preparation of the dish. Adobo is defined as the method of marinating and stewing any cut of meat such as pork and chicken in a briny mixture of condiments such as vinegar, soy sauce and spices. Even without any official statement of the Philippine, a lot of ...

There are several ways through which the revolution of the 18th century challenged the traditional ideas on politics and society. The three most significant of them include the new scientific approaches of doing things for instance the earth being the center of the universe was replaced by what is referred to as heliocentric. There was the replacement of the eminent Aristotle idea of heavy bodies by their nature automatically moved down toward their place of origin, in addition the force of inertia did replace the medieval impetus theory. Related to the above after the 18th century revolution there was ...

According to a famous proverb in some Asian countries, if one wants to know the personality of the woman of a household, one can look at the kitchen of that house. In other words, the organization of the kitchen comes to define the personality of the person who is responsible for taking care of it. A kitchen that has a gallimaufry of random stuff lying around is representative of a disorganized and confused personality. Similarly, a kitchen with everything at the right place signals a well-disciplined person. Therefore, organizing a kitchen carries great importance. First of all, in order to organize a kitchen, one needs to ...

National cuisine is regarded as an integral part of each culture. In modern conditions, each national cuisine is characterized by its desire for separate identity and uniqueness. The authenticity of Mexican food seems to be identified owing to an extraordinarily rich variety of spices. I remember savouring the culinary delights of Mexico at the age of 10, when I visited my aunt. Although I vaguely remember all the ingredients, the air was so pungent with the smell of spices. Besides, my aunt used fresh herbs to get the authentic Mexican taste. Mexican cuisine is a wide assortment of flavors. ...

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INDIA Language No official language—it is a misconception that majority of Indians speak Hindi. 59 percent of Indian population speak something other than Hindi, including Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu (Lipner, 1994).

Religion

It is where Hinduism and Buddhism originated. 84 percent of the Indian population practice Hinduism

The leading sects of Hinduism are the Shakteya, Vaishnava, Smarta, and Shaiva

Food Indian cuisine is influenced by many other countries. It is well-known for the large variety of dishes and its wide use of herbs and spices. The staples of Indian cuisine include wheat, Basmati rice, as well as pulses with chana Curries and ...

The Holy Crusades were a series of nine major military campaigns led by Roman Catholic Church to take back Jerusalem from Muslims. Religion played a much larger part of everyday life in the time of the crusades, so it is difficult for modern people to truly understand the motives of people involved in the crusades. While the crusades did seem to be fought generally in the name of God, it appears many people involved in the crusades fought more out of self-interest rather than some deep religious devotion. The Holy Crusades were not very holy. Evidence suggests that one of ...

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The Age of the SME

Several studies have been conducted to investigate whether the age of an entrepreneurial SME affects its success, and if so, how. Nunes, et. al. (2013) concluded that both age and size restrict the growth of young SMEs, yet do not seem to affect older SMEs in the same way. This is presumable because an older firm has grown in size since its inception and/or has acquired adequate management experience to navigate difficult times and environments. This same study also identified two more factors that are limiting for young SMEs, yet not so for older enterprises. As ...

Lab One:

The unique selling point for Arabian Night’s Restaurant is providing an authentic Arabian cuisine. All the food items on the menu aim to promote this unique selling point. They will comprise mainly of Swahili dishes and closely related food items prepared to promote this aim.

The beverages will include

Tea Coffee Fresh squeezed juice Palm wine Carbonated drinks These beverages represent the Swahili heritage of the restaurant. Tea is the main beverage offered. The Swahili culture has a high affinity for tea where it is referred to as “chai”. The tea can be prepared in a variety of ways. ...

Introduction

This research paper examines three commonly-used food coloring substances: annatto, cochineal and saffron. Topics addressed include the sources of the colorings (geographic and in nature), how they are used (with which foods), and how they are affected, e.g. by cooking or by acidity when used.

Annatto

Annato is a naturally-occurring dye, ranging in color from a “bright yellow to deep orange” (“What is Annatto?” n.d.). The seeds of the achiote tree – indigenous to Central and Southern America – are the source of the dye, which in those regions is not only used as food coloring but simply as a dyestuff and for medicinal purposes, ...

Arabic foods encompass foods from the entire Arab world right from the Middle East to Morocco and the Arabian Gulf. It is a combination of the cuisines existing in the Mediterranean, India and the Middle East. To a great extent this cuisine is also influenced by southern European foods owing to the geographical proximity of the region. To put it succinctly, Arabian food is wholesome in that includes a bit of every food group. It is also very fragrant given the bevy of rich spices used and delectable for the choice of ingredients incorporated. Arabic food is essentially every foodie’s delight. ...

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- Executive Summary Summer Grocery Store (SGS) is a grocery store intended to be established at the South Boston Farmers Market. The main objective of the business is to provide healthy organic food stuffs to the local community at a low price. The products to be sold at the store include organic vegetables, fruits, spices and chilies. The market for organic agricultural produce is growing in the US and in the local South Boston community. The competitive advantage of the firm will be in application of marketing strategies in beating the competition and attracting customers in all ...

Food is an integral part of any culture, and other than physical security and comfort, most civilizations in history were built around the need to provide a steady nutritional sustenance to the population. While historical accounts tend to explain the expansion of empires (including the discovery of the New World) as achievements of exploration, many of the explorers were driven by the sole purpose of own profit. Food was easily one of the most important trade goods, which in turn, shaped the subsequent relationships that emerged among nations. Perhaps, none was more important between 3000 BCE and 1500 CE than ...

My favorite food – Pizza

Who hasn’t enjoyed eating food? If you are dining at home or eating out at your favorite restaurant with family and friends it is always a treat. I love to eat pepperoni pizza, it is my favorite. Just thinking about a large pepperoni pizza gives me an irresistible hunger that becomes painful in the stomach if I do not get my favorite food. On entering the restaurant the delicious, warm smell of dough and a million spices tickles the nostrils and sends finger-like sensors to the brain. Sitting and waiting is torture and the anticipation of biting into tender, juicy, meaty ...

Abu Dhabi derives its important on account of the fact that it is the capital of United Arab Emirates. As pointed out by Tristam, in his online publication on Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is federate structure constituted of seven mini states that are autonomous in nature out of which Abu Dhabi is the largest. The remaining seven states are Quwayn, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaymah, Ajman and Al Fujayrah. Tristam further points out that, Abu Dhabi is an island city and its distance from the mainland is approximately 800 feet. Tristam further points out that the reason why ...

I looked forward to attending Shabbat and learning more about it not only out of curiosity, but also I wanted to become more knowledgeable about the Judaism way of worship. I had previously done some studies about it but then wanted to have a real experience with it and how Jews worship. I then decided that one day; I needed to attend a Shabbat so as to get a firsthand experience with Judaism and their worship. Shabbat, is the Sabbath day of all Jews that is celebrated every seventh day of the week (Wertheimer 48). All Jews commemorate it by observing a total ...

Effect of lemon, garlic, and whole Jalapeño pepper on Bacillus

Introduction

Most of the commonly used fruits and spices have been studied for their possible antimicrobial properties. Spices can be defined as the plant substances that are used to increase the flavor. They may include leaves such as mint and coriander, flowers such as clover, bulbs such as turmeric and garlic, fruits such as pepper and lemon, stems such as cinnamon, and rhizomes such as ginger. These plants can have some bioactive molecules having both antibacterial and antifungal properties. Extracts from plants such as garlic and lemon are effective ...

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Introduction In recent times, synthetic antibiotics have caused resistance in microorganisms and also, have shown unwanted side-effects. This has demanded for alternate therapies to combat infections. Scientists have developed interest in plant extracts, especially the ones that are traditionally used as spices, for new antimicrobial agents. Spices are traditionally used to give a distinctive flavor to the food but, they also contain potential antimicrobials which are also documented in literature. Even Louis Pasteur demonstrated the antibacterial effect of garlic and onion extracts. Salsa contains three main ingredients which have potential antimicrobial compounds. First, Lemon (Citrus Limon) is reported to ...

Key concepts of a Gluten-free diet

The word gluten refers to the general term that describes the storage of proteins, or prolamins, that is found in wheat or “gliadin”, rye, barley and other derivatives that comes from these types of grains. The “gliadin” is that kind of protein that is involved in the pathophysiology of celiac disease (Guandalini 3). The people who are suffering from celiac diseases are prohibited to eat foods that contain gluten. The effect of gluten when eaten by people with celiac diseases is that their immune system of responds by damaging the small intestine. The lining in the small intestines ...

Introduction

The story of the voyages that Christopher Columbus made is well-documented in various books and websites. Arguably, he was the greatest voyager to ever live in the world. These sources reveal the motives behind such voyages and what he achieved by these voyages. The last voyage of Columbus is a book written by Martin Dugard explaining the events that unfolded during Columbus’ fourth voyage. The author argues that the voyage’s purpose was to discover a new route to Orient (Dugard, 21). Under normal circumstances, this book is treated as a novel instead of history. Dugard manages to give an insight of ...

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Nandos is a fast food chain that is based on recipes that is connected to Portuguese explorers who acquired spices in different parts of the world, including Africa and the Far East. The fast chain commenced operations in Johannesburg, South Africa in the year 1987 and it provides various chicken foods and other recipes that are prepared according to fundamental Portuguese cuisine systems. After Apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, the restrictions placed on South African businesses were lifted and Nandos was set to become a global business. Nandos now has branches in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and other ...

The nations in Middle East include Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. Even though these states have a similar cuisine, each culture is known to have a culture that is distinct and different from the rest. Food preferences and food techniques are also different from one state to the other. Many people from Middle East are known to reside in the United States. The reasons as to why the middle easterners decide to live in America is because of their political reasons need to advance their schooling, as well as the prior emigration of some of the family ...

Cinnamon as a food substance is a spice that is obtained from the wild trees that belong from the Cinnamomum, which is found in the Caribbean regions, South Asia and South China. Over the recent years, there has been the emergence of two main types of cinnamon. Firstly, there has been the Cinnamomum aromaticum that is common in the Southern China and the surrounding parts and Cinnamomum Verum which is common in the Western parts of Europe. It is worth to record and note that cinnamon has been in existence and has been consumed for the last two thousand years. A ...

Introduction

Food and beverages that sustain humankind are the driving force of human life. All human activities are directed towards getting food to eat and beverages to drink so as to live a healthy and happy life. As human civilization grows and develops, the need for more food and beverages increases and at the same time, the need to know about the quality and content enhances. The need for more food and beverages increases with the constantly growing human population. Hence, the food security is a great concern. Also, the increased awareness about health and happiness, the food security assumes added significance ( ...