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Animal Farms & Surplus Food - Reduce Food Waste
Animal farms play a crucial role in creating sustainable solutions to food waste challenges. By serving as destinations for surplus food from across the supply chain—from farms and wholesalers to restaurants and households.
Plastics in Your Food
Plastic leaching refers to the process where chemicals from plastic packaging migrate into the food and beverages they contain. This phenomenon is a significant health concern due to the potential toxicity of certain chemicals used in plastic manufacturing.
Perishable Foods
Perishable foods face significant challenges—from spoilage due to lack of refrigeration and inefficient distribution to waste at homes, supermarkets, and restaurants.
Fermented Foods
Fermented Foods undergo fermentation, a process in which natural bacteria, yeast, or fungi convert sugars into alcohol, acids, or gases. Fermentation not only preserves food but also transforms it, enriching flavors and boosting nutritional content.
Sweeteners - Honey - Sugar - Syrups
Sweeteners come in various forms, such as honey, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and artificial substitutes, each with unique characteristics, nutritional profiles, and health impacts.
World of Berries
Naturally sweet or tart, berries grow on bushes, vines, or low-growing plants in many parts of the world. Common types include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries—each offering unique health benefits.
Açai Berries
Known for their rich antioxidant content, healthy fats, and low sugar levels, açaí berries are superfood. Their deep, earthy flavor—often described as a mix of berries and dark chocolate—makes them both nutritious and delicious.
Serviceberry (Juneberry)
The serviceberry represents nutrition, sustainability, and cultural heritage. As consumer interest in native foods and superfruits continues to grow, serviceberries are positioned to emerge from relative obscurity to become a significant player in the specialty fruit market.
Mulberries
Mulberries represent a remarkable convergence of ancient wisdom and modern nutritional science. These versatile fruits, with their exceptional health benefits, unique flavors, and cultural significance, are well-positioned for significant growth in global markets.
Oppo Squash - Bottle Gourd
Opo squash or bottle gourd or lauki, is a light green, elongated vegetable popular in Asian and African cuisines. It has a mild flavor, soft texture, and high water content, making it ideal for curries, stews, soups, and even desserts. Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and low in calories.
Jains and Jain Vegetarianism
While veganism excludes all animal-derived products, Jainism is even more restrictive in some aspects: It avoids some plant-based foods (like root vegetables and mushrooms) that most vegans consume. It may include dairy, provided it’s obtained without cruelty.
Snake Gourd
Snake gourd is a fascinating vegetable that blends culinary, nutritional, and medicinal value. Whether used in traditional dishes, health-conscious diets, or herbal treatments, it remains an indispensable part of food cultures around the world.