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Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a power food containing a rich amount of Potassium and a fair amount of Vitamin C.  The fruit is included among a novel...
25 Feb, 2008 Views: 120
Coconut
Coconuts, botanically known as "cocos nucifera," are the fruit of the coconut palm.
11 Feb, 2008 Views: 72
Umeboshi Plum
A Japanese condiment made from ume plums that are harvested before they are ripe, and then soaked in a brine with red shiso leaves to be pickled....
30 Mar, 2007 Views: 130
Edamame
A product common in Asia and very popular in Japan that consists of fresh green soybeans picked while they are still young. It is common for...
30 Mar, 2007 Views: 128
Acerola
A very sweet, ruby-red fruit that is much like a small cherry. It grows mainly in the West Indies and is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is...
30 Mar, 2007 Views: 134
Additives (food additives)
Any natural or synthetic material, other than the basic raw ingredients, used in the production of a food item to enhance the final product. Any...
29 Aug, 2006 Views: 146
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame K, or acesulfame potassium, is a low-calorie sweetener approved for use in the United States in 1988. It is an organic salt consisting...
29 Aug, 2006 Views: 166
Acceptable daily intake (ADI)
The amount of chemical that, if ingested daily over a lifetime, appears to be without appreciable effect.
29 Aug, 2006 Views: 141