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[POPULER FOOD] 5 Drinks High in Sugar

KOMPAS.com – This type of high-sugar drink is included in one of the most widely read news stories on Food Kompas.com from 22-24 August 2023. Apart from that, other news that has also received attention is related to the sweet iced tea franchise in Indonesia. Two news stories are among the five most popular news related to the benefits of papaya and the recipe for fried eggs in oyster sauce. For more details, here are the most popular news Food Kompas.com from August 22-24, 2023. Also read: 1. Five high-sugar drinks that should be avoided, including sweet iced tea A…
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Food bank gets 39,000 lbs from Latter-Day Saints for wildfire relief

In an effort to help those affected by the wildfire disaster that is still affecting many throughout the Texas and Panhandle, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) has made a truckload donation to the High Plains Food Bank (HPFB), which will be distributed throughout the region to families and individuals recovering from the destruction. The donation was delivered to the food bank Wednesday morning, including 39,680 pounds of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, rice, peanut butter, pasta, pancake mix, syrup and more. “We are here to donate some food that will bring some relief for…
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50 Best Restaurants in the World 2023, There are Restaurants that Serve Unique and Luxurious Food

KOMPAS.com – The list of the 50 best restaurants in the world was released again at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants event on Tuesday (20/6/2023). Central, a restaurant in South America, is ranked first in the best restaurants in the world 2023. Previously, Geranium from Denmark was ranked at the top of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2022. This award is dominated by restaurants from America and Europe. There are also restaurants from Asia, such as Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong. A number of restaurants are also known to have just entered the list of the 50 best restaurants…
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Leafy Greens: The Unsuspecting Culprit in Food Poisoning Should be Washed and Kept Cold!

Since childhood, most people have held the belief, often repeated, that leafy greens (aka “salads”) are the healthiest choice in food. And while there is a great deal of truth to this, from a certain point of view, leafy greens are also a common conduit for food borne illness pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Listeria, certain viruses like hepatitis A, and parasites , like Cyclospora. But recent research has also noted that the propensity to contain or carry such pathogens is not equal among the common leafy greens. In fact, one particular leafy green, romaine lettuce, seems to have…
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Target to Debut Paid Membership

On April 7, Target will reintroduce its Target Circle loyalty program, with both free and paid membership options. The paid option, Target Circle 360, includes unlimited free same-day delivery for orders over $35 in as little as an hour with no delivery fees or markups, free two-day shipping, access to shoppers who can personalize their experience, and access to Shipt Marketplace, which offers same-day delivery from more than 100 retailers nationwide. It will launch with a special offer for new members for $49 per year from April 7 through May 18. After that, it will cost $99 per year. The…
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Minimum Temperature Rise Can Cut Frozen Food Emissions

“Frozen food standards have not been updated in almost a century, and they are long overdue for revision.” – Maha AlQattan Group chief sustainability officer DP World Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C (0°F), a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since. Research now suggests that moving to -15°C (5°F) could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality. The experts, from the Paris-based International Institute of Refrigeration, the University of Birmingham, and London South Bank University, among others, found that the small change could: Save…
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Snack maker expanding in Michigan

LANSING, MICH. — Greece-based snack and baked foods company SnackCraft LLC, a subsidiary of Unismack SA, is planning to invest $29.9 million to expand its facility in Kentwood, Mich., according to economic development agency The Right Place, Inc. As part of its latest expansion, SnackCraft will add 186,000 square feet, bringing the plant to 311,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution space, The Right Place said. “The expansion demonstrates our commitment to the area and enables the future growth potential for both existing and new customer opportunities, as well as securing SnackCraft’s long-term food manufacturing platform,” said Joseph F.…
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The Truth about Non-Milk Sweetened Condensed Milk and Its Uses

KOMPAS.com – Sweetened condensed milk is a food ingredient that has become an inseparable part of various dishes throughout the world. However, recently there has been a lot of talk that sweetened condensed milk is not milk, causing confusion among consumers. This issue grew because this product was considered to not contain milk and could not be consumed directly, such as brewing it. For this reason, this article will explore the truth about the belief that sweetened condensed milk is not milk, the history of its manufacture and government regulations regarding this very popular food product. Assuming sweetened condensed milk…