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Introduction Custard apple, also known as cherimoya, is a mouthwatering, nutritious fruit with green, fuzzy skin and creamy, delicious flesh, featuring a special flavor. The fruit is derived from the Andes Mountains of South America. It is very rich in…
Introduction Psyllium is a soluble fiber obtained from the seeds of Plantago ovata, an herb grown mainly in India. People use it as a dietary supplement. It is available as husk, granules, capsules, or powder. Manufacturers may also fortify breakfast cereals and…
Introduction Xanthan gum is a chain of sugar structure blocks made by fermenting simple sugars (monosaccharides) with a distinct type of bacteria. It is occasionally used to make medicine. It is used for diabetes, dry eye, constipation, and many other conditions,…
Introduction Rosemary Oil is a strong-scented oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tips of the rosemary bush (Rosmarinus officinalis). Imagine the herb you use for cooking—this oil is its powerful, concentrated essence. Rosemary is a hardy…
Introduction Water Chestnut (known in India as Singhara or Paniphal) is an aquatic tuber vegetable (Trapa natans or Eleocharis dulcis) cultivated in the shallow, muddy waters of ponds, lakes, and paddy fields across Asia and Africa for at least 3,000…
Introduction Black Garlic is fresh, raw, or natural Garlic (Allium sativum L.) that has undergone a slow, controlled aging process, often incorrectly called fermentation. This process involves exposing whole bulbs or individual cloves to sustained low heat (60°C to 90…
Introduction Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. The fruit is a shade of purple or red. The fruit pulp is a little acidic and sweet. Mangosteen includes compounds that may act as antioxidants and support fighting infections.…
Introduction Cinnamon is a standard spice in the U.S., but it has a prosperous role in international history and culture. It arrives from the bark of cinnamon trees, that are tiny evergreens found in Sri Lanka and across much of…
Introduction Star Anise (Illicium verum), known in India as Chakri Phool, is arguably the most aesthetically pleasing and pharmacologically powerful spice in Asian cuisine. It is the dried, star-shaped fruit of an evergreen tree native to China and Vietnam, prized…
Introduction Certain foods and spices are believed to be natural aphrodisiacs, thought to improve sexual desire, performance, and pleasure. One example is cloves, a famous spice with a warm and spicy-sweet scent that may enhance men’s sexual health. But what are…