Structure and properties Lipids are characterized by being soluble in organic (apolar) solvents and generally sparingly soluble or insoluble in water. They have lipophilic (fat-loving, water-repellent) properties. Lipids also exist, with polar structural elements such as the phospholipids or ionized fatty acids. They are called amphiphilic and can form lipid bilayers, liposomes and micelles. For … Lipids
Products Many pharmaceuticals, cosmetics (personal care products), medical devices, and foods (e.g., milk, mayonnaise) are emulsions. Structure and properties Emulsions are liquid or semi-solid preparations for external or internal use. They are dispersed systems (dispersions) in which two or more liquid or semisolid phases are combined by emulsifiers, resulting in a mixture that is heterogeneous … Emulsions
Products Dried chickpeas are available in, for example, grocery stores and specialty stores. Various other products such as chickpea flour, snacks and pre-cooked chickpeas are on sale. Stem plant The annual chickpea belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It has been cultivated for thousands of years. Today, India is by far the largest producer. Plant … Chickpeas
Nutritional counseling has become an important part of the affluent society. How the body reacts to the environment and nutrition, which diet is suitable for which person, which biochemical processes take place in the organism, what allergies there are, what influence eating behavior, body awareness, daily exercise, sports and general lifestyle have on health, and … Nutritional Counseling: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Products Marmot ointments are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Some pharmacies in the Alps make marmot ointments themselves as a house specialty. Other products (selection): Alpine Herbs marmot oil ointment, Puralpina, Exmonte and Marmol. The pure marmot fat can be obtained from the specialized trade at Hänseler. Ingredients Marmot ointments contain marmot fat (Adeps marmottae), … Groundhog Ointments
Definition Esters are organic compounds formed by the reaction of an alcohol or phenol and an acid such as a carboxylic acid. The condensation reaction releases a water molecule. The general formula of esters is: esters can also be formed with thiols (thioesters), with other organic acids, and with inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid … Ester
Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials
Products Hydrogen is commercially available as compressed gas in compressed gas cylinders. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Hydrogen (H, atomic number: 1, atomic mass: 1.008) is the first and simplest chemical element in the periodic table and the most abundant in the universe. On Earth, for example, … Hydrogen
Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac
What do you understand by healthy oils? Healthy oils are oils that have a good composition for the human body, consisting of various fatty acids, vitamins, essential oils and possibly other secondary plant ingredients. The essential fatty acids are of particular importance here, i.e. fatty acids which the body cannot synthesize (produce) itself and which … Healthy oils
Which healthy edible oils are available? There are many healthy edible oils. Which of them are best suited depends strongly on the intended use (frying, cooking, salad dressing) of the oil. Some healthy oils are listed below. Olive oil: This oil is available both cold pressed (not suitable for frying) and hot pressed (suitable for … Which healthy edible oils are available? | Healthy oils
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
