Food Facts

Mung beans are showing up on ingredient lists of plant-based foods including the Beyond Burger. I wasn’t familiar with them, and thought what the heck are mung beans? So my …
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The appeal of plant-based eating has expanded over the past year, including a much larger market of consumers who are opting for flexitarian diet pattern (choosing more plant-based meal options …
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There’s an increase in healthier puffed and crunchy snacks on the market. Traditional popped corn is getting competition from popped chickpeas, sorghum, quinoa and wait, lotus seeds. What the heck …
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You are probably asking yourself: “What the heck are tiger nuts?” Tiger nuts, aren’t actually nuts, but instead grow as a wild weed and are classified as tubers (1). They …
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Don’t ditch your entire fitness routine this summer.  I know I can easily put my fitness routine on the back burner when I’m relaxing at friends’ cottages and taking mini …
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SIAL Canada is the only tradeshow aimed at professionals in food processing, retail and food service. It provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity in North America where you can meet with an …
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