Malt Extract

Products Malt extract is available in pharmacies and drugstores, for example, from Morga. Wander is a large supplier. Malt extract is the main ingredient in the Swiss national drink Ovaltine. Structure and properties Malt extract exists as a yellowish powder or viscous liquid. It is usually obtained by extraction with drinking water from barley malt … Malt Extract

Nucleic Acids

Structure and properties Nucleic acids are biomolecules found in all living things on Earth. A distinction is made between ribonucleic acid (RNA, RNA, ribonucleic acid) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid). Nucleic acids are polymers composed of so-called nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of the following three units: Sugar (carbohydrate, monosaccharide, pentose): ribose in RNA, … Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates: Role in Diet

Products Carbohydrates (“sugars”) are found in many natural and processed foods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and dietary supplements. For example, foods containing carbohydrates include pasta, cereals, flour, dough, bread, legumes, potatoes, corn, honey, sweets, fruits, sweet beverages, and dairy products. Structure Carbohydrates are natural products and biomolecules that are usually composed of only carbon (C), hydrogen … Carbohydrates: Role in Diet

History of Sugar

The preference for sweet is laid to humans in the cradle: Even mother’s milk tastes sweet. And the tongue has its own area that tastes the sweet. In the past… While today industrially produced sugar is available at any time, sweet was once an expensive rarity. In ancient times, honey was considered the sweet food … History of Sugar

Fir Tip Syrup

Products Fir tip syrup is available in many countries, for example, from A. Vogel (Santasapina, A. Vogel fir tip syrup, also as cough drops) and as a home specialty on the market, for example, the Bündner Bergwaldsirup. It can also be made by yourself. Ingredients Fir tip syrup usually contains an extract from the branch … Fir Tip Syrup