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What are the components of banana peelings?

For example, plantain peels have less fiber than dessert banana peels. Plantain peels also have more starch at 40 percent, than banana peels, which have 15 percent, while still green or immature. When the peels ripen, all the starches of the plantain peels are converted to sugars so that sugar content is at approximately 30 percent. Lignin content also increases as the peels ripen, from 7 percent to 15 percent. Minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium and iron do not change significantly in quantity with peel maturity or cultivar.\nTwo substances sometimes found in ba..

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What are some sugar-free dessert recipes?

To make the Sugarless Pumpkin Pie recipe, start by mixing together an egg, 6 packets of artificial sweetener and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Add in 1 cup of pumpkin puree and 1 cup of evaporated milk. Pour the pumpkin mixture into a 9-inch pre-made pie shell. Bake the pie on a baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.\nFor the Cherries with Ricotta and Toasted Almonds recipe, heat 3/4 cup of frozen, pitted cherries on high in the microwave for one to two minutes. Serve the warm cherries with 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon of toasted slivered almonds.\nTo mak..

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What foods contain red algae?

Carrageenan adds little flavor to the substances that it comprises. However, it creates a gel-like quality, which binds gelatins, puddings and other mixes. In this form, red algae is added to eggnog, sherbets, instant pudding and creamed soup.\nAgar, like carrageenan, is a byproduct of red algae. Agar, however, helps keep items solidified at low temperatures, which makes it ideal for ice cream, popsicles and other frozen items. Agar is relatively inexpensive to produce, which makes it a popular additive for commercial food products. It is sometimes used as a substitute in shelf-stable items, s..

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What recipes besides soup use Lipton onion soup?

A chicken recipe featured at Campbell's Kitchen uses soup mix to spice a breading mixture. Use a rolling pin to crush 1 envelope of dry soup mix. Pour envelope contents onto a plate, and then stir in 2/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. Dredge 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves into egg mixture, and then dip pieces into the dry mixture.\nTransfer chicken to a baking sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter on top. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.\nMake easy meatloaf by comb..

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Which brands of yogurt use hormone-free milk?

Recombinant bovine growth hormone or, as it is also called, recombinant bovine somatotropin is injected into cows so they produce more milk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its use in 1993. However, the use of the hormone is banned in Japan, Canada, Australia and the European Union.Cows treated with rbGH run a 50 percent higher risk of developing problems with legs and hooves, called lameness, a 25 percent more risk of having mastitis, which is an udder infection, and also might start having problems with their reproductive systems, including infertility, states the Center for F..

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What ingredients do you need for an easy Italian bruschetta recipe?

To make the Food Network's Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil, cut 1/2 crusty loaf of bread into 12 slices, and place them on a broiler pan. Briefly broil each side of the bread slices until they are toasted, and remove them from the heat. Rub 2 cracked garlic cloves over the toasted bread, and sprinkle them with extra-virgin olive oil to taste, reserving some for drizzling later. Combine 20 minced fresh basil leaves, coarse salt to taste, olive oil and 3 seeded and cut plum tomatoes in a bowl, tossing well. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.\nMake Balsamic Bruschetta b..

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Where can you purchase Polish Red Borscht soup?

Making the clear version of Polish red borscht soup begins by washing 4 fresh beets. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil, bake until tender, peel, and cut into thin strips. Cook beets in 4 cups of boiling hot chicken stock along with 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. After adding salt and pepper to taste, continue cooking for 10 minutes, then serve the soup with boiled potatoes and chopped dill. Alternatively, place the pot of soup in an ice-water bath, allow it to chill in the refrigerator, and serve it with dollops of sour cream.\nThe Food Netw..

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What is a good recipe for artichoke dip?

To make a flavorful three-cheese artichoke dip, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Continue beating after adding 2 cups mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth. Next, add a 14-ounce can of drained and chopped artichoke hearts, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, a dash of hot sauce, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture into a pie plate, and bake it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the top is golden.\nTo vary the taste, try adding spinach to your artichoke dip. Mix 2 cups of grated ..

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What can I substitute for demerara sugar?

Confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar and brown sugar also do well as substitutes for demerara sugar. None of these other sugars impart the moisture that honey does. Each has a slightly different texture and flavor profile in finished goods.\nSome people mistake brown sugar for demerara sugar, which is large-grained and originated in Guyana. Unlike brown sugar, which is granulated sugar bathed in molasses, demerara sugar is made from raw sugar cane or sugar beets and is only partially refined.

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How long does it take to deep fry a turkey?

An 8- to 10-pound turkey is the best size for deep frying. Avoid frying any whole turkey heavier than 14 pounds. Oversized birds result in overcooked skin and can create a safety hazard while frying. Separate turkeys weighing more than 14 pounds into legs and thighs, and fry the parts individually. Fried turkeys should rest for 15 to 20 minutes before being served.

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