Maltitol

Products Maltitol is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. It is found in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Maltitol (C12H24O11, Mr = 344.3 g/mol) is a polyol and a sugar alcohol derived from the disaccharide maltose, which is derived from starch. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble … Maltitol

Almond Milk

Products Almond milk is a vegetable milk that is available in grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores and health food stores from various suppliers (e.g. Biorex, Ecomil), among others. Almond milk is traditionally drunk in the Mediterranean region. Structure and properties Almond milk is made from the ripe seeds of the almond tree from the rose family. … Almond Milk

Cocoa

Products Cocoa powder is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. Cocoa butter is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Stem plant The evergreen cacao tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae, formerly Sterculiaceae) is native to South America and is now cultivated in regions around the equator, including South America, Africa and Asia. … Cocoa

Metal Allergy

Symptoms Local skin reactions such as itching, inflammation, redness, and blistering occur acutely, especially at the sites of contact with the trigger. In the chronic stage, dry, scaly and cracked skin is often observed, e.g. in the form of chronic hand eczema. Affected areas include the hands, abdomen and earlobes. The rash can also appear … Metal Allergy

Vanillin

Products Pure vanillin is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Vanillin is an ingredient in many products (see below). Vanillin sugar, a mixture of sugar and vanillin, is available in grocery stores. Structure and properties Vanillin (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) exists as a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in … Vanillin

Taste It! 7 Foods to Enjoy

Healthy living does not mean having to resist every culinary temptation. Which foods you can enjoy with all your senses and without regret, we show you here. To do so, we present a diverse selection of seven foods – from apples to fish and peppers to chocolate, there are many a treat to be had! … Taste It! 7 Foods to Enjoy

Chocolate: Intolerance & Allergy

Chocolate is a pleasure for many people, but the demand on this cocoa-containing sweet is high: aromatic and tender-melting it should be and have a certain sweetness. This is what you should know about chocolate The cocoa bean, which originated in Mexico and reached Europe in the 16th century, is used to make chocolate. For … Chocolate: 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

Yogurt

Products Yogurt is available in grocery stores in countless varieties. It is also produced itself. For this purpose, appropriate ferments are on sale in pharmacies and drugstores. According to the Duden, by the way, all three articles are correct in German, i.e. der, die and das Joghurt. Structure and properties Yogurt belongs to the fermented … Yogurt

Coconut Oil

Products Coconut fat is available in pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores, among others. It is counted among the so-called superfoods. Structure and properties Coconut fat is a vegetable fat obtained from the dried, solid part of the endosperm of the coconut. Coconuts are the fruits of the coconut palm L. of the palm family. Coconut … Coconut Oil

Chocolate

Products Chocolate is available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places, in numerous forms and varieties. Typical examples are chocolate bars, pralines, chocolate bars, chocolate Easter bunnies and hot chocolate drinks. Chocolate originated in Mexico (xocolatl) and made its way to Europe after the discovery of the Americas in the 16th century. Stem … Chocolate