Which Wine Goes with Which Food?

The “grandmother” rule on the subject of “wine with food” is simple, memorable and fundamentally not wrong. It says: “Red wine with dark meat, white wine with light meat”. Or would you drink a Chablis with game and a Chianti with oysters? The “modern cuisine” is more sophisticated in dealing with wines than the mentioned … Which Wine Goes with Which Food?

Whey Protein

Products Whey protein is available in retail and specialty stores from various suppliers as powder without flavor or with different flavors. The German term is actually whey protein or whey protein. However, the English term has prevailed and is more common. Structure and properties “Whey protein” is the protein contained in whey. Whey is produced … Whey Protein

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

Biogenic Amines: Indicators and Risks

Biogenic amines can also occur as decomposition products in bacterially spoiled foods. This is of particular concern in fish and fish products. These contain easily degradable proteins with high levels of the amino acid histidine. Histamine levels >1000 mg/kg are sometimes detected in spoiled tuna and mackerel in particular. Poisoning symptoms can be expected from … Biogenic Amines: Indicators and Risks

Biogenic Amines: Occurrence and Effect

Are you also one of those people who suffer from diarrhea, flatulence, headaches or even shortness of breath after drinking wine, cheese or fish? Triggers of these complaints can be so-called biogenic amines. Biogenic amines are metabolic products that occur naturally in human, plant and animal cells. The most important representative of biogenic amines is … Biogenic Amines: Occurrence and Effect

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

Lactic Acid

Products Lactic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical products, including wart remedies, corn remedies, vaginal care products, skin care products, and callus removal products. Structure and properties Lactic acid (C3H6O3, Mr = 90.1 g/mol) is an organic acid belonging to the α-hydroxycarboxylic … Lactic Acid

Bread

Products Bread is available, for example, in bakeries and grocery stores, and people also like to make their own. Most additives for baking bread are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Ingredients Only four basic ingredients are needed to make a loaf of bread: Cereal flour, e.g. wheat, barley, rye and spelt flour. Drinking water Salt … Bread

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

Whey

Products Processed products made from whey and whey powder with various flavors are available in pharmacies and drugstores, among others (e.g. Molkosan, Yuma Molke, Biosana). Fresh whey, on the other hand, is rarely used because it has a short shelf life. Structure and properties Whey is produced during the manufacture of cheese. It is the … Whey

Lactose Intolerance Causes

Symptoms Approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingestion of foods containing lactose, the following digestive symptoms occur. The symptoms occur only after a certain amount is ingested (e.g., 12-18 g of lactose), are dose-dependent, and vary greatly among individuals: Lower abdominal pain and cramps. Bloated abdomen, flatulence, discharge of gases. Diarrhea, especially with high … Lactose Intolerance Causes

Food Intolerance

Symptoms After eating the triggering food, digestive disturbances usually develop within hours. These include: Flatulence, bloating Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps Diarrhea Stomach burns Depending on the trigger, pseudoallergic reactions such as a hives, rhinitis and respiratory disorders may also occur. According to the literature, up to 20% of the population is affected. The disorders typically … Food Intolerance