Amano Chocolate Benefits

February 9, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IhuuujRhONs/S3D-_FCcJRI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/lzmYjkOvgss/s320/amano+chocolate.jpgAmano Chocolate Benefits – Chocolates is known as one of the favorite snacks every woman, but unfortunately due to fear of fat, some women choose to refrain nan eating delicious Amano Chocolate. And chocolaate does not always bad. Maybe it’s time you knew, that chocoolate also contains substances that can make you comfortable, home consumed within a certain amount, are guaranteed not to make Amano Chocolate your body stretching.

A study at the University of Cambridge said the influence of psychological eating chocolate. Aroma and taste combination to make eating Amano Chocolate into a pleasant experience.

Amano Chocolate contains flavonoids, components that help to maintain heart health, blood circulation and reduce blood clotting that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Chocolatte has been consumed since the Mayan Indians 2600 years ago.

The Miracle Fruit, A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue

November 3, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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miracle fruitThey were among 40 or so people who were tasting under the influence of a small red berry called miracle fruit at a rooftop party in Long Island City, Queens, last Friday night. The berry rewires the way the palate perceives sour flavors for an hour or so, rendering lemons as sweet as candy.

The host was Franz Aliquo, 32, a lawyer who styles himself Supreme Commander (Supreme for short) when he’s presiding over what he calls “flavor tripping parties.” Mr. Aliquo greeted new arrivals and took their $15 entrance fees. In return, he handed each one a single berry from his jacket pocket.

“You pop it in your mouth and scrape the pulp off the seed, swirl it around and hold it in your mouth for about a minute,” he said. “Then you’re ready to go.” He ushered his guests to a table piled with citrus wedges, cheeses, Brussels sprouts, mustard, vinegars, pickles, dark beers, strawberries and cheap tequila, which Mr. Aliquo promised would now taste like top-shelf Patrón.

The miracle fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, is native to West Africa and has been known to Westerners since the 18th century. Read more

Tamarind

October 26, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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Tamarindus indica L.

Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

Common Names: Tamarind, Tamarindo, Tamarin, Sampalok.

Distant affinity: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Origin: The tamarind is native to tropical Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan. It was introduced into India so long ago, it has often been reported as indigenous there also. It is extensively cultivated in tropical areas of the world. Sometime during the sixteenth century, it was introduced into America and today is widely grown in Mexico.

Adaptation: The tamarind is well adapted to semiarid tropical conditions, although it does well in many humid tropical areas of the world with seasonally high rainfall. Young trees are very susceptible to frost, but mature trees will withstand brief periods of 28° F without serious injury. A tamarind tree in the Quail Botanical Gardens in San Diego County flowers, but rarely sets fruit, possibly because of the cool coastal climate. Dry weather is important during the period of fruit development. The tree is too large to be grown in a container for any length of time. Read more

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