The history of barley porridgeBarley porridge is prepared from peeled whole barley grains. If the grains are crushed, such porridge is called barley. Pearl barley is not capricious and grows in many climatic zones. Thanks to this, it was so popular in Russia. For the first time, barley porridge was mentioned in ancient Egypt. Also, …
Curd is a traditional product for Eastern, Northern, and Central Europe. For its production, milk is fermented and whey is drained, obtaining a protein mass. We will find out together with an expert what are the benefits and harms of cottage cheese for the body. Types of cottage cheeseThere are several types of cottage cheese, …
Peanut historySouth America is considered the birthplace of peanuts. Confirmation of this is the vase found in Peru, which was created in a period when America was not yet conquered by Columbus. The vase resembles peanuts by force, it is also decorated with images in the form of this culture. The Spaniards brought peanuts to …
History of champignonsChampignons are very popular aromatic mushrooms. They are common all over the world because they are practically never wormy, and their taste is very unusual. This mushroom is perfect for growing on farms, which is not possible with every species. One of the first mushrooms to be cultivated was champignon. Before that, they …
The history of fish oilPharmacist Möller in the 19th century noticed the relationship between the health of the inhabitants of coastal regions and a large amount of fish in their diet. People were less likely to suffer from anemia, rickets, night blindness. Laboratory studies have confirmed the benefits of fish oil, and its sale in …
Chanterelle historyChanterelles are bright red mushrooms that grow in large families in coniferous or birch forests. The hats are usually small, but in other climates, their size reaches 10-15 cm. Chanterelles are famous for the fact that they are practically not affected by worms. It is generally accepted that chanterelles are a typical mushroom of …
Now hemp is associated with something not entirely legal, but our ancestors could well be considered honorary cannabis growers: they stopped cultivating this plant en masse only in the 1960s. All over the world, it is considered useful; oil, cosmetics, and medicines are prepared from it. Dry hemp leaves contain a record amount of substances …
The history of the appearance of oatmeal in nutritionOats are an annual plant that originated in Mongolia and northeastern China. Whole fields of heat-loving spelled were grown there, and wild oats began to litter its crops. But they did not try to fight it, because they immediately noticed its excellent feeding properties. Gradually, oats moved …
What is vitamin C for?Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an organic compound that is one of the main substances in our diet. This micronutrient plays a huge role in the functioning of the entire body. Its main functions are:
History of sour creamDo you know what sour cream is? Sour cream is a cream in which sourdough is added to start the fermentation process and get a product well known to us. In general, sour cream was invented in Russia by the peoples who inhabited the coasts of the Volga and Danube. Cattle breeding …
