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Do you know that fig is not #fruit? In fact, it is a fleshy #inflorescence that contains many small flowers and real fruits. From the latex of the fig it is possible to extract #ficin, an #enzyme widely used by the #foodindustry as a #coagulant in the production of #cheese.
Do you know #stevia?
200 times sweeter than #sugar and with a slight #licorice flavor, stevia is known as natural sweetener.
The extract from stevia doesn't contain #calories, doesn't alter blood glucose levels and therefore can be used by #diabetics.
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Do you know that bad burning sensation after eating #chili?
It is due to the presence of #capsaicin, which activates the TRPV1 receptors present in the mouth and sends the message to the brain that what we are eating in not good for us. https://t.co/kJggq3b2zH
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Do you know why when you put #icingsugar on #sweets after a while it disappears?
It is due to the hygroscopicity of the #sugar, which absorbs humidity from the environment and forms a trasparent syrup. Follow on our website. Link in Bio #food#sciencecuriosity#biotechnolocy
Do you know that food industry #waste can have many applications?
For example, a fabric can be obtained from citrus waste.
To find out other possible uses of #foodwaste waste, check our last #news (A new life for FOOD WASTE) on our website.
#zerowaste
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Do you know why when you eat #pineapple you feel a burning sensation?
Pineapple contains #Bromelain, a proteolytic #enzyme able to degrade the proteins present in the mucous membranes of the mouth.
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