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La fibra di patate

Potato fiber

Potato fiber is a versatile and beneficial ingredient, especially in the world of gluten-free cooking. But where does it come from and what are its peculiarities?Origins and Production: The potato, from which the fiber is extracted, originates from the Andes,...

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Il water-roux, cosa è e a cosa serve?

Water-roux, what is it and what is it for?

Origins and Application of Water-Roux Water-roux, also known as Tangzhong, is a baking technique that originates in Japan. This method involves cooking about 5-10% of the total flour used in the bread recipe with water or milk. The result is...

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Xantano, cos'è..?

Xanthan, what is it?

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of sugar (glucose, sucrose or lactose) by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Its discovery occurred in the 1960s as part of a United States research program aimed at identifying new polymers useful...

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HPMC, cos'è..?

HPMC, what is..?

Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) is a cellulose derivative that was first developed and used in industrial and food applications starting in the 20th century. Its exact origin in terms of discovery and initial development is difficult to attribute to a...

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Lo Psillio, cos'è..?

Psyllium, what is it?

Psyllium, known scientifically as Plantago ovata, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Native to Asia, the Mediterranean and North Africa, Psyllium is cultivated in various parts of the world for its seeds and the cuticles that...

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La Pasqua, origine e tradizione

Easter, origin and tradition

Easter, one of Christianity's major holidays, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Its origin dates back to the first Christian communities, which began to commemorate the resurrection...

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Le uova di Pasqua

Easter eggs

Chocolate Easter eggs are traditional sweets that have an ancient and significant history. Originally, the tradition of Easter eggs has roots in pagan holidays that celebrated the arrival of spring and the renewal of nature after winter. Eggs were considered...

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La Colomba di Pasqua, un po' di storia

The Easter Dove, a bit of history

The history of the Easter Dove has ancient roots and is intertwined with religious traditions that date back to before the Christian era. But before examining the religious significance of the dessert, it is important to understand the historical context.In ancient...

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Macrobiotica e celiachia

Macrobiotics and celiac disease

The macrobiotic diet, which places a strong emphasis on whole grains as the basis of nutrition, may present some challenges for people with celiac disease or wheat allergies, as commonly consumed whole grains include wheat and other gluten-containing grains. However,...

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