Food Processing/Storage

Best Cocoa Powder For Making Chocolate

November 27, 2023August 20, 2020 by locoapple

Not only does cocoa powder add rich flavor and color to our desserts and cakes, but it also gives us a great reason to dig out the marshmallows and make a tasty cup of hot cocoa. Cocoa has been around for centuries and even to date, its health benefits are still being researched. Cocoa powder … Read more

Best Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

November 27, 2023August 16, 2020 by locoapple

Dutch-processed cocoa powder is often called European-style cocoa, alkalized cocoa, or Dutched cocoa powder. Dutch doesn’t necessarily refer to the origin here, but mostly to the process which changes the natural cocoa powder to alkalized cocoa. These developments greatly expanded the use of cocoa, which had been mostly used as a beverage in Europe until … Read more

BEST WAYS TO STORE POTATOES

November 21, 2024August 14, 2018 by locoapple

One of the problems facing agriculture is the vulnerability of agricultural produce to quick spoilage. Provision of food through agriculture cannot be adequately achieved without effective and cheap storage techniques. This situation applies to all crops.

Potato, being a major delicacy in most parts of the world, is also prone to quick spoilage. It has a relatively short shelf life after harvest, hence, adequate storage facility has to be devised to increase its shelf life and to ultimately increase the profit of the farmer.