Aphthae

Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae

Stomach Burn

Symptoms The leading symptoms of stomach burning include an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone and acid regurgitation. The burning sensation occurs primarily after eating, and pain along the esophagus may radiate. Other accompanying symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, nausea, difficulty swallowing, sleep disturbances, respiratory problems, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and enamel changes. … Stomach Burn

Lecithin

Products Lecithin is available in specialty stores. It is found in many pharmaceuticals as an excipient, as well as an additive in foods, and is available as a dietary supplement. Structure and properties Lecithins exist as brown granules or viscous liquids and have amphiphilic properties, meaning they have both hydrophilic and lipophilic structural components. They … Lecithin

Dragées

Products Many medicines are commercially available as dragées. However, tablets or capsules are produced much more frequently today because it is easier and less expensive. New launches with dragées have become rare. Orthographically, both the French name and the Germanized one are correct. Structure and properties Dragées are one of the solid dosage forms and … Dragées

Fermented Food

Products Fermented foods are available in grocery stores and are also homemade. Structure and properties Fermented foods are foods that have been subjected to fermentation, which is a microbiological breakdown of ingredients by living bacteria or fungi. Well-known examples of such microorganisms are lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria), yeast fungi such as and molds such as … Fermented Food

Foods Rich in Histamine

Foods Histamine-rich foods are primarily ripened, fermented, microbially produced, and spoiled foods (see also under Fermented Foods). In these, histamine is usually produced by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) only during ripening. Milk is a good illustration of this. The content increases in the following order: Fresh milk, pasteurized milk, UHT milk, cream, yogurt, cheese. The following … Foods Rich in Histamine

Marzipan

Products Pure marzipan and products made from it are available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places. Well-known marzipan products include Mozartkugeln, figurines made of marzipan (e.g. lucky pig), the Swedish princess cake, marzipan potatoes and other vegetables and fruits made of marzipan. Marzipan is also often coated with chocolate. Marzipan may contain … Marzipan

Premenstrual Syndrome

Symptoms Premenstrual syndrome is a syndrome occurring in women with psychological and physical symptoms that occur in the run-up to menstruation (luteal phase) and disappear at the beginning of menstruation. It is not the menstrual symptoms that occur during menstruation. Depression, anger, irritability, anxiety, confusion, lack of concentration, insomnia, increased appetite, craving for sweets, tightness … Premenstrual Syndrome

Ice Cold Temptation

Summer, sun, sunshine – what tastes better than a delicious cool ice cream! Every German treats himself to an average of 8 liters of ice cream a year. Although there are more and more fancy ice cream flavors like chili, cheese or cookies, the classics vanilla, chocolate, strawberry are still a hit. Sorbets and fruit … Ice Cold Temptation

Chocolate: Healthy or Unhealthy?

Chocolate comes in a wide variety of flavors. But whether white, dark or milk chocolate – all varieties have one thing in common: chocolate is not exactly healthy, because it contains a lot of fat and sugar and thus also many calories. However, cocoa powder also contains certain substances that can have a positive effect … Chocolate: Healthy or Unhealthy?