Blowing smoke: An ancient preservative is still valued for flavor
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Smoking was most likely a byproduct of drying meats and fish by the heat of fire, a method of preservation that goes back to prehistoric times. Smoking acts as a bactericide and kills the same kind of bacteria as killed by salt, and also adds flavor to the food.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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Around the world
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Coffee is a beverage that is consumed at each and every part of the world. Coffee produced in various parts like Africa and Southern Arabia, America, Hawaii, Asia have their own specialty and ways of plantation, which are described in detail.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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Grace under pressure
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Pressure cookers have moved from being a contraption to a very smooth running machine. With the combination of increased temperature and steam, it enables to cook the food faster.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2006
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