Kohlrabi: Intolerance & Allergy

Kohlrabi is a vegetable also known as turnip cabbage or top kohlrabi. It belongs to the cruciferous family and is a biennial plant. It is only in the second year that the tuber develops, which grows above the ground and can grow to a size of 20 centimeters. This is what you should know about … Kohlrabi: Intolerance & Allergy

Goat Butter Ointment

Products In many countries, Caprisana, among other products, is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Goat butter is made from goat milk and consists of the milk fat. In addition to butter, ointments usually contain essential oils and excipients. Effects Goat butter ointments (ATC M02AX10) have circulation-enhancing, skin-conditioning, and pain-relieving properties. Indications For … Goat Butter Ointment

Stearic Acid

Products Stearic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The name “stear” comes from the Greek and means tallow or lard, so it shows the origin of the substance. Structure and properties Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2, Mr = 284.5 g/mol) is a saturated and unbranched C18 fatty acid, i.e., … Stearic Acid

Banana: Intolerance & Allergy

Bananas are among the favorite types of fruit among Germans. Per capita, about 16 kilograms of them are consumed annually. No wonder, because the bananas taste heavenly sweet and contain important nutrients that are very beneficial to health. This is what you should know about the banana Bananas are one of the world’s oldest cultivated … Banana: Intolerance & Allergy

Sheep Milk: Intolerance & Allergy

The milk of sheep is also called sheep’s milk or sheep’s milk. It is now mainly used to make cheese or yogurt. Here’s what you should know about sheep’s milk Sheep milk is similar in composition to cow’s milk. However, sheep’s milk contains more vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12 and C. It also contains … Sheep Milk: Intolerance & Allergy

Porcini Mushrooms: Intolerance & Allergy

The porcini mushroom (Boletus edulis), called Herrenpilz in Austria, is considered the noblest and tastiest of the native mushrooms. Boletus are tubular mushrooms with bulbous stems and a cap diameter of up to 20 centimeters, although much larger specimens are also found. This is what you should know about porcini mushrooms Porcini mushrooms are protected … Porcini Mushrooms: Intolerance & Allergy

Milk

Products Milk is available in grocery stores in several varieties. These include whole milk with at least 3.5% fat, semi-skimmed milk (milk drink, with less fat), skim milk (virtually fat-free) and lactose-free milk with no lactose. Structure and properties Milk is a liquid secretion secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals and used to … Milk

Cardy: Intolerance & Allergy

Cardy, a very delicate late fall and winter vegetable, is botanically related to the artichoke. Typically, cardy develops leaves with long silvery-gray-green petioles that resemble celery as well as a slightly bitter, spicy and nutty taste. Here’s what you should know about cardy Botanically, the cardy is related to the artichoke. It typically develops leaves … Cardy: Intolerance & Allergy

Vitamin A

Products Vitamin A is commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics, among others. Dosage forms include, for example, capsules, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups and eye ointments. Structure and properties Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins and is practically insoluble in water. Vitamin A is the name given to … Vitamin A

Vitamin E

Products Vitamin E is contained in numerous medicines, dietary supplements and cosmetics, for example in the form of soft capsules. Structure and properties Vitamin E exists as a clear, colorless to yellowish brown, viscous, oily liquid and is practically insoluble in water. In contrast, it is readily soluble in fatty oils (fat-soluble vitamin). It is … Vitamin E

Whipped Cream: Incompatibility & Allergy

Whipped cream decorates cakes and belongs on every coffee table. It is an important ingredient in pastry, ice cream making and fine cuisine. Because it has many calories, it was frowned upon for a long time. Fortunately, in recent years, its reputation has improved again. Here’s what you should know about whipped cream Whipped cream … Whipped Cream: Incompatibility & Allergy

Chicory: Intolerance & Allergy

It is probably thanks to a pure coincidence in 1870 that nowadays, especially in the winter months, we can add a tasty variety of lettuce to our varied menu. Chicory – many people like it for its tart, slightly bitter taste and appreciate its positive effect on health. This is what you should know about … Chicory: Intolerance & Allergy