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Fermented Food Products and The Health Benefits

•Fermented foods are made by allowing bacteria or yeast to break down the sugars and starches in food, resulting in the production of lactic acid.• Lactic acid acts as a preservative and gives fermented foods their characteristic tangy flavor. It also promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut.• Studies have shown that consuming fermented foods can help to improve digestion, boost immunity, and even reduce stress levels.

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Smoking Meats - The Complete Guide

Smoking Meats - The Complete Guide Smoking meats is a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite protein. There are many different ways to smoke meat, so it's important to understand the different methods and techniques before you get started. This guide will cover the different types of smokers, the best wood for smoking meat, and how to properly smoke your meat for optimal flavor.  Smoking meats is a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite protein. The key to success is understanding the different types of smokers, the best wood for smoking meat, and how to properly smoke your meat for optimal flavor. With this guide in hand, you'll be able to create delicious smoked dishes that...

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The Scoville Scale: A Guide to Understanding Pepper Heat Levels

•The Scoville Scale is a measurement of the heat of chili peppers or anything else that contains capsaicin.• The original method for measuring the heat of a chili pepper was to grind it up and then dilute it in sugar water until the “heat” was no longer detectable.• Today, the more accurate high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) test is used. • The HPLC test measures the amount of capsaicinoids present in a sample. Capsaicinoids are the chemicals that produce the heat in chili peppers. • The Scoville Scale ranges from 0 – 16,000,000 units with bell peppers having a value of 0 and super-hot chili peppers like Carolina Reapers having values up to 2,800,000 units. • As you move up the...

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