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Granule size link to starch blend properties: study

“Effects of relative granule size and gelatinization temperature on paste and gel properties of starch blends”

A new study suggests that the relative size of starch granules used in a blend could determine overall gelation behaviour and whether or not the starch components add to each others’ properties or interact to … via FoodNavigator

Basil-Vegetable Saute


4 Green Onions, Cut Into 3
In. pieces 1 md Zucchini, Cut Into 3 X 1/4
In. Strips 1 md Size Green Pepper, Cut
Into 1/4 in. Strips 1 md Size Red Bell Pepper
Cut Into 1/4 in. Strips. 1 tb Vegetable Oil
1 cl Garlic Minched
1 tb Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
Coat A Large Skillet With Cooking Spray; Add Oil. Place Over Medium- High Heat Until Hot. Add Garlic; Stir Fry 1 Min. Add Reserved Vegetables; Stir Fry 2 Min. Add Basil. Cover & Reduce Heat. Cook 2 Min. Serve Immediately. (Fat 3.8. Chol. 0.)

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Basil Broccoli Terrine


4 1/2 c Coarsely Chopped
Fresh Broccoli 1/2 c Water
4 Egg Whites
2 Egg Yolks
1 tb Grated Parmesan
2 ts Lemon Juice
1/2 ts Dried Basil
1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
12 Cherry Tomatoes Halved
Fresh Basil Leaves (Opt) Combine Broccoli & Water in A Heavy Saucepan; Bring To A Boil. Cover, Reduce Heat To Medium & Cook 10 Min. OR Until Tender. Drain & Rinse Under Cold Water; Drain Again. Combine Broccoli, Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Parmesan, Lemon Juice, Basil, Salt & Pepper in Processor & Process 3 Min. OR Until Smooth. Line A 7 1/2 X 3 X 2 in. Loafpan With Foil, Allowing Foil To Extend 3 in. Beyond Sides Of Pan. Coat Foil With Cooking Spray. Pour Broccoli Mixture Into Prepared Pan; Carefully Folding Foil Loosely Over Broccoli Mixture To Cover. Place Loafpan in A 12 X 8 X2 in. Baking Dish; Pour Hot Water Into Baking Dish To A Depth Of 1 in. Bake At 350 F. For 1 Hour OR Until Edges Are Firm & Center Is Set. Remove Loafpan From Water; Let Cool On A Wire Rack 15 Min. Loosen Edges Of Terrine With A Sharp Knife; Invert On A Serving Platter. Smooth Edges If Necessary & Chill. Cut Terrine Into 16 Slices; Arrange 2 Slices On Each Of 8 Individual Serving Plates. Granish With Cherry Tomato Halves & Basil Leaves. (Fat 3.2. Chol. 137.)

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Basic Cabbage Soup


1 ea Cabbage, chopped
1 ea Carrots, chunked
1 ea Onions, chunked
1 ea Potatoes, chunked
1 ea With salt, lots of pepper,
Maybe some dill and garlic. Simmer or nuke til it is done to your liking. I would question the “magical” claims, though. Posted by jrg14@cornell.edu (Janice R. Gordon) to the Fatfree Digest [Volume 16 Issue 19] Mar. 23, 1995. Individual recipes copyrighted by originator. FATFREE Recipe collections copyrighted by Michelle Dick 1995. Formatted by Sue Smith, SueSmith9@aol.com using MMCONV. Archived through kindness of Karen Mintzias, km@salata.com. 1.80รก

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Monsanto buys Netherlands-based seed company

Monsanto Co. says it has reached a deal to buy Netherlands-based De Ruiter Seeds Group BV for roughly $863 million. via Http

Graduating into healthy lifestyles

“After about two weeks, I started feeling so much better. My energy was up. That’s what kept me going”

Greg Mason had good reason to be the class clown, wearing a cap and gown to his health improvement class graduation. via Herald-Bulletin

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Get started by using a large, heavy bottomed pot to sautA© 1 medium sliced white onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 4-inch long piece of thinly sliced fresh ginger in a little vegetable oil on medium … via News 10 Now

Will Monday’s meet on prices lighten people’s burden?

“Two years back, my monthly kitchen budget used to be Rs.4,500. It has gone up to Rs.6,500. We have significantly cut our daily intake of fruits and green vegetables. We never imagined buying edible oil for Rs.80 a litre. The government must act fast”

Feeling the pinch of a rising inflation rate, people are looking forward to some effective measures from the Cabinet Committee on Prices that is meeting Monday to discusses the skyrocketing prices. via India eNews

GE vege plot court battle begins

“This is about the testing one should do within the trial”

A court room battle over a 0.4 hectare vege patch began in Wellington today. GE Free NZ argued in the High Court that Crop and Food Research is not monitoring the adverse effects of a trial of genetically … via The New Zealand Herald

Some farmers face dilemma: Refine for food or fuel?

“Soybeans are in tight supply. Demand is very high for oil”

One oilseed crushing plant in eastern North Dakota is switching from soybeans to canola. via Fond du Lac Reporter

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