#Spray Dried Lemon Powder

[divya1234]

Enhance Your Products with High-Quality Lemon Powder: Applications and Advantages

High-quality lemon powder serves as a valuable ingredient in enhancing various products across industries, from food and beverages to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Derived from premium lemon peel, the powder undergoes a careful drying and processing method to preserve its natural flavors, nutrients, and aroma.

In the food industry, lemon powder is prized for its versatility and shelf stability. It is used in bakery products such as cakes, biscuits, and pastries to impart a tangy citrus flavor. In the beverage sector, lemon powder enriches the taste of powdered drink mixes, instant teas, and flavored waters, providing a convenient alternative to fresh lemon juice. Additionally, it finds application in confectionery, where it enhances the flavor profile of candies, chocolates, and gummies.

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[welldonebeca]

Glitter and Goo (I)

Summary: When you have to go on a mission to a different planet together, Bucky is hit by a mating ritual flower, and some feelings you two have been hiding come up. AKA: It’s a sex pollen fic with a side of breeding kink. WC: 1k words Warnings: Tension. Romantic tension.

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Masterlist

You watched the door of the ship nervously as Bucky ran up, keeping your distance as he practically barked at you in the COM system to do.

"Are you sure you're alright?" you insisted as he walked past you, sniffing, a little irritated on the nose.

What was that smell?

"I'm fine," he grunted. "I just need to clean up."

You hesitated a bit. The two of you were alone in that mission, to find some special element on a different planet.

"Did you get it?" you asked him, crossing your arms.

Bucky walked into the isolated decontamination shower.

"I did," he called from inside. "It's in my pocket."

You walked near the door, trying not to look inside.

"Get me a ziplock bag," he commanded.

"Are you sure you are alright?" you insisted. "Bucky, if it sprayed on you-"

He didn't even let you finish.

"I'll be fine," he snapped. "Just get me the ziplock bag!"

You stood stiffly, surprised by the harsh words.

Now, that wasn't like Bucky.

He sighed on the other side.

"Sorry," he spoke quickly. "I'm just... I want to wash this off of me."

You walked to the side, taking some of the ziplock bags you had.

"What happened?" you asked him, showing the empty ziplock to him.

The door opened slightly, and he pulled it from your hand quickly, closing the door again.

"Fucking flower exploded in front of me when I was kneeling," Bucky explained. "There's powder and goo everywhere. But I'm alright, really. Just... let me shower."

You pressed your lips together, but kept quiet, not wanting to fight with him and have a long, awkward trip back home. It was just the two of you for two fucking days.

"Do you want me to get you a change of clothes?" you offered.

This wasn't your shared bathroom, it was a fucking decontamination shower.

Bucky sighed.

"Yeah," he decided. "Please."

You did, placing it down in the exit and putting your protection equipment before taking his clothes and the element.

His jacket was covered in some pink shimmery dust, as he had just gotten in the way of a glitter bomb.

You took some of it too, putting it in your database, along with some of the goo, though most of it seemed to have dried already. The best-case scenario was that nothing would happen, but it was best to be safe.

"Friday?" you called. "Can you send a copy of these to HQ too? Maybe someone knows what they are."

"Yes, ma'am," the system answered back.

By the time you were done and back, Bucky had left the decontamination shower, and looked very grumpy.

"Hey," you stopped in front of him, still a little hesitant. "Doing alright?"

He glanced up at you, eyes lingering on your chest before moving to your face, scrubbing his metal arm.

"I'll have to get someone to look into my arm," he told you. "I don't know if something got between the plates."

You tilted your head, surprised.

"I thought it was self-cleaning," you noted. "Like... a fancy self-cleaning oven, of sorts."

His lips curled in a tiny smile at your joke.

"Most of the time," he confirmed. "But I never had alien pollen and goo on it before."

You shrugged, amused.

"Well, good luck," you wished him. "I sent that stuff to the database, just to be sure."

He hummed a bit in confirmation, and you left him alone, going to the food supply to fix dinner for you two.

"Bucky?" you called. "Why didn't you tell me they packed us lemons?"

Bucky had been the one to deal with the food on the way up, more used to making food in a ship than you'd ever been.

You looked back at the lack of answer and walked back to where you'd left him, finding him resting back on the wall, looking a little loopy.

"Bucky?" you called.

He jumped, surprised, though his eyes were still heavy.

"Hi," he gasped back. "Sorry, what?"

"Lemons," you told him. "You didn't tell me we had them. I can make lemonade."

Bucky took his hand to his nose, pinching in.

"I'm not hungry," he told you. "Maybe just... I don't know. Squeeze one for yourself?"

You shifted on your feet.

"Are you alright?"

Bucky rubbed his eye.

"Yeah," he waved you a dismissive hand.

"Maybe you should have a nap?" you suggested. "Did you sleep since we left?"

He moved slowly, shaking his head.

"Gotta make sure you're safe," he mumbled. "We're in space."

You shook your head.

Bucky was so protective, and it was cute, but it worried you a bit. You were a scientist, not an agent or an Avenger, like him, but it didn't mean you couldn't protect yourself. You worked for SHIELD! Being able to protect yourself was probably the most important thing after being good at your job.

"Well, we can't be more alone," you assured him. "And the ship is very good at protecting anyone who is inside."

He scoffed, but you reached for him anyway, pulling him.

"Come on," you told him. "Bedtime for you."

He grunted but followed you quietly as you guided him down to your shared dorm, sitting him on his bed - the bigger one, large enough to fit his massive body.

"Don't want to leave you alone," he fell back, hand holding yours closely.

You squeezed his hand and he took it closer to his face, nosing your skin.

"I'll be alright," you assured him. "Don't worry."

But Bucky didn't let you go, holding you with such firmness you couldn't help but focus a little too much on it.

His lips brushed against the back of your hand as his eyes closed, mumbling something so low you couldn't quite understand the words.

He dozed, and when you tried to move, he just held you in place.

You sighed, and reached for your bed, taking your pillow and sneaking it to his side. It was weird, maybe, but when you put it near his face, he sought it with his nose, sniffing it and moving closer and grabbing it, finally letting you go.

Bucky nuzzled your pillow happily, holding it in a tight grip as he turned to his side, and it awakened something in you, imagining how it would feel to be the one he was squeezing so closely like that.

Still, you stood up, shaking some wisdom into yourself and walking out, closing the door.

He needed to rest.

…

“Glitter and Goo” was first posted on my Patreon on April 2023. To read it now, subscribe to my page, it’s just $2 a month and I post 6x a week.

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[shanastoryteller]

(long ask incoming sorry i copy pasted the recipe)

INGREDIENTS

Yield: One 9-inch loaf

½ cup/115 grams unsalted butter

2 tablespoons/6 grams chamomile tea (from 4 to 6 tea bags), crushed fine if coarse

1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk

Nonstick cooking spray

1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar

½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

2 large eggs

1 large lemon

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1½ cups/192 grams all-purpose flour

1 cup/124 grams confectioners’ sugar

½ cup/8 grams freeze-dried strawberries

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon chamomile to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot melted butter over the chamomile and stir. Set aside to steep and cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Use the same saucepan (without washing it out) to bring the milk to a simmer over medium-high heat, keeping watch so it doesn’t boil over. Remove from the heat, and stir the remaining 1 tablespoon chamomile into the hot milk. Set aside to steep and cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper so the long sides of the pan have a couple of inches of overhang to make lifting the finished cake out easier.

Step 4

Add the sugar and salt to the bowl with the butter, and whisk until smooth and thick, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, vigorously whisking to combine after each addition. Zest the lemon into the bowl; add the baking powder and vanilla, and whisk until incorporated. Add the flour and stream in the milk mixture while whisking continuously until no streaks of flour remain.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are OK, but you should see no wet batter), 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes.

Step 6

While the cake cools, make the icing: Into a medium bowl, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from the zested lemon, then add the confectioners’ sugar. Place the dehydrated strawberries in a fine-mesh sieve set over the bowl and, using your fingers, crush the brittle berries and press the red-pink powder through the sieve and into the sugar. (The more you do this, the redder your icing will be.) Whisk until smooth.

Step 7

If needed, run a knife along the edges of the cake to release it from the pan. Holding the 2 sides of overhanging parchment, lift the cake out and place it on a plate, cake stand or cutting board. Discard the parchment. Pour the icing over the cake, using a spoon to push the icing to the edges of the cake to encourage the icing to drip down the sides dramatically. Cool the cake completely and let the icing set.

BLESSINGS UPON YOUR HOUSE

[sanjismuskyarmpits]

kirby: smells like fresh strawberries, pink bubblegum, cotton candy, warm sponge cake, vanilla crème chantilly, marshmallow fluff, cherry blossoms, spring florals, plump tomatoes on the vine, sticky crayons, syrupy cherry energy drinks, damp soil and grass cuttings.

meta knight: smells like steel, fresh-cut black roses, rich dark chocolate desserts, hot roasted coffee topped with sweetened condensed milk, white musk, ozone in the air, sea salt, armour polish, peppermint soap, fruity lollipops, a tasteful amount of unisex perfume.

king dedede: smells like tender, dripping spit-roasted spareribs, richly seasoned meat and vegetable stews, the sizzle of aromatics in a pan with brown butter and olive oil, waddle dee fur, dried herbs, white musk, feathers, luxury soaps, freshly laundered silks and furs, and expensive masculine perfume.

bandana dee: smells like apple blossoms, just-pressed cider, lemon slices, creamed polyfloral honey, pine sap, freshly laundered cloth, soft clean fur, soap bubbles, maple syrup, roasted chestnuts, sweet spiced cakes with sugary frosting, vanilla protein powder, wood polish, fruity body spray, faintly of sweat.

[breelandwalker]

Slow Cooker Cream-of-Mushroom Chicken with Rosemary

As part of my journey toward smarter food budgeting and more frequent home-cooked meals, I've implemented a weekly meal prep schedule. Every Sunday, I make large portions of protein and vegetables that can be mixed and matched for additional meals throughout the week.

This week's Sunday meal prep - Cream-of-Mushroom Chicken with Rosemary.

Ingredients:

5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (my go-to protein)

1 can cream of mushroom soup, 8oz. (I used the low-fat version)

Lemon juice

Seasonings: Rosemary, roasted garlic, onion powder, cracked black pepper, lemon pepper, parsley, dill

Optional: A pinch or two of salt, white cooking wine

Trim the chicken if needed and slice into bite-sized pieces. Coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray and load in the chicken. Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and about 2 tsp lemon juice. Stir together.

Add the seasonings, using the list above or your own preferences. Measure with your heart or to taste, but always use twice as much garlic as anything else and go light on the salt and cracked pepper. I used about 2 tbsp roasted garlic, 1 tbsp onion powder / lemon pepper / parsley, and 1/2 tbsp dill / cracked black pepper. I also picked a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and minced them for the pot. Dried rosemary works fine if you don't have any pet herbs in your house.

Stir everything together and add the wine or salt if you wish. Put the lid on your slow cooker, put it on LOW, and let it cook for about 90min. Check the chicken, give it a stir, and cut a large piece in half to see if it's done. If it's tender and done through and the juices run clear, turn off the pot. Be careful not to overcook the chicken or it will get tough. Serve right away with your favorite starch and seasonable vegetables.

This makes about 6 servings, or dinner for two with plenty of leftovers. I packed our leftover chicken (and the delicious self-made gravy) with some egg noodles and separate pods of roasted brussels sprouts. It goes equally well with rice or potatoes, if that's your preference.

Altogether, the whole dish took about 15min of prep time and about 90min to cook. Very easy and very quick, and it didn't take a lot of spoons...or dishes.

Give a try, hope you enjoy!

[luminiscandleco]

Coming Saturday, July 15, at 12 pm Pacific time...

"TURNABOUT," an Ace Attorney-inspired collection!!

This collection features 8 scents inspired by Ace Attorney characters, available both as candles and snap bar-style wax melts.

Scent descriptions and more photos under the cut!

"Objection!" - Phoenix Wright: A woody, slightly spicy scent that opens with peppercorn, cedar, and orange zest. Heart notes of sandalwood, jasmine, neroli, and cashmere are followed by a resinous base accented with vetiver and Cabernet grape.

"Unnecessary Feelings" - Miles Edgeworth: A rich, luxurious blend. Top notes of orange bitters and rock salt ease into freshly waxed mahogany wood and pink pepper, all wrapped up in a smooth base of oakmoss, paprika, bourbon, and tonka bean.

"Hamburgers and Ramen" - Maya Fey: Sweet and girlish, this scent begins with grapefruit, bergamot, thyme, and sweet pea. White tea, nutmeg, rose, and honey form the heart notes, and are followed by tuberose and jasmine.

"Chords of Steel" - Apollo Justice: A strong scent with a kick of spice. Top notes of bergamot, ginger, and lemon mingle with cardamom, nutmeg, rose, and incense. Woods, labdanum, amber, and musk linger at the base.

"Courtroom Air Guitar" - Klavier Gavin: A balanced scent reminiscent of expensive cologne. Sea spray, eucalyptus, and citrus zest provide an ozonic opening combination, warmed by heart notes of cashmere, florals, and earthy mint. Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and amber musk complete the blend.

"Impromptu Psychoanalysis" - Athena Cykes: Bright notes of lemon, lime, citrus peel, and lemongrass jump-start this blend, followed by a calmer heart of jasmine, sugar, and blackcurrant. A simple patchouli and powder base holds the medley together.

"Gallery Fopdoodles" - Simon Blackquill: An earthy blend that opens with palm leaf and coffee, blending into oak, leather, patchouli, and caramel middle notes. Bottom tones of smoked vanilla, whiskey, and dried woods leave a lasting impression.

"Weaponized Prayer Beads" - Nahyuta Sahdmadhi: Soft and delicate, this scent's top notes of aloe, citrus zest, and milky ambrette unfold into a smooth heart of bamboo, green leaves, tuberose, and temple incense. Tonka bean, vanilla, sheer musk, and teakwood add depth for the finishing touch.

This collection has been bouncing around in my noggin for about two years, and now it is finally time to release it into the wild.

Everything will become available on my website promptly at noon on July 15; quantities are limited, so be there or be square!!

also maybe keep an eye out for a DGS/GAA collection in the future

[ricoydelicioso]

High Protein Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls! ONLY 490 CALORIES!🍗🥙🔥

High Protein Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls! ONLY 490 CALORIES!🍗🥙🔥

This might just be the best chicken & rice recipe i’ve made, juicy shawarma chicken paired with golden fluffy rice, my delicious spicy samurai sauce and yogurt cucumber mix🤌🏽🔥 @jalalsamfit

Macros per serving (4 total)

488 Calories | 45g Protein | 42g Carbs | 14g Fat

Ingredients (4 servings)

750g Chicken Breast cut into thinner fillet slices

4-5 Minced Garlic Cloves

2 tsp Onion Powder

2 tsp Dried Parsley

2 tsp Smoked Paprika

1.5 tsp Salt & Pepper

2 tsp Cumin

3/4 Lemon Juice

40g Light Butter (for cooking all pieces)

Spicy Samurai Sauce

200g Low Fat Greek Yogurt (Brand: Milbona)

100g Light Mayo (Brand: Hellmanns)

25-30g any Hot Sauce (I used Sauce Shop Buffalo Sauce)

1/2 tsp Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion Powder, Paprika

1/4 Lemon Juice

Cucumber Yogurt Mix

100g Greek Yogurt

Chopped Cucumbers & Tomatoes

Season to taste Salt, Garlic, Cumin

Fresh Parsley

Golden Rice

200g Uncooked Basmati Rice (140g Cooked Rice per serving)

1 tsp Turmeric, Paprika, Salt, Cumin

Find More Easy & Delicious Recipes like this in my Digital Cookbook!👨‍🍳📖

Important Cooking Notes

When cooking the chicken make sure it’s on medium heat. Use cooking spray or olive oil if preferred

Make the golden rice before cooking the chicken

You can make the Samurai Sauce and Cucumber Yogurt mix in bulk and store separately. Only add to your meal when ready to eat

Reheat the rice and chicken separately to the other components

[skincaredreamgirl]

7 Diy skincare recipes for radiant skin

Title: 7 DIY Skincare Recipes for Radiant Skin

As a skincare enthusiast and blogger with a decade of experience, I'm excited to share some of my favorite DIY skincare recipes that will leave your skin glowing and rejuvenated. These recipes are easy to make, cost-effective, and harness the power of natural ingredients to nourish and pamper your skin. Let's dive in!

Honey and Oatmeal Face Mask:

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey

Instructions: Mix the oats and honey to form a paste. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Oats gently exfoliate while honey moisturizes and soothes the skin.

2. Avocado and Yogurt Hydrating Mask:

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt

Instructions: Mash the avocado and mix with yogurt until smooth. Apply to the face and leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off. Avocado is rich in vitamins and fatty acids, while yogurt provides hydration and probiotics for a healthy complexion.

3. Turmeric and Coconut Oil Brightening Scrub:

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar

Instructions: Mix all ingredients together to form a paste. Gently massage onto damp skin in circular motions, then rinse off with warm water. Turmeric brightens the skin while coconut oil nourishes and sugar exfoliates.

4. Green Tea and Aloe Vera Toner:

Ingredients: 1 cup of brewed green tea, 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel

Instructions: Mix the green tea and aloe vera gel together in a spray bottle. Use as a refreshing toner after cleansing to soothe and hydrate the skin. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, while aloe vera calms inflammation and balances the skin's pH.

5. Coconut Milk and Rose Petal Bath Soak:

Ingredients: 1 cup of coconut milk, Handful of dried rose petals

Instructions: Add the coconut milk and rose petals to a warm bath and soak for 20-30 minutes. Coconut milk moisturizes and softens the skin, while the scent of roses promotes relaxation and stress relief.

6. Coffee and Cocoa Body Scrub:

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of ground coffee, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of coconut oil

Instructions: Mix all ingredients together to form a scrub. Massage onto damp skin in the shower, then rinse off. Coffee stimulates circulation, cocoa powder adds antioxidants, and coconut oil moisturizes for smooth, glowing skin.

7. Lemon and Sugar Lip Scrub:

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, Juice of half a lemon

Instructions: Mix the sugar, coconut oil, and lemon juice together to form a scrub. Gently massage onto lips to exfoliate and moisturize. Lemon brightens the lips, sugar removes dead skin, and coconut oil hydrates for a perfect pout.

With these DIY skincare recipes, you can pamper your skin with natural ingredients and achieve a radiant complexion without breaking the bank. Experiment with these recipes and tailor them to your skin's needs for a personalized skincare experience that leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Happy pampering!

[healthbooks]

Chamomile Tea Cake With Strawberry Icing

One 9-inch loaf

½cup/115 grams unsalted butter

2tablespoons/6 grams chamomile tea (from 4 to 6 tea bags), crushed fine if coarse

1cup/240 milliliters whole milk

Nonstick cooking spray

1cup/200 grams granulated sugar

½teaspoon coarse kosher salt

2large eggs

1large lemon

2teaspoons baking powder

1teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1½cups/192 grams all-purpose flour

1cup/124 grams confectioners’ sugar

½cup/8 grams freeze-dried strawberries

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon chamomile to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot melted butter over the chamomile and stir. Set aside to steep and cool completely, about 1 hour.

Use the same saucepan (without washing it out) to bring the milk to a simmer over medium-high heat, keeping watch so it doesn’t boil over. Remove from the heat, and stir the remaining 1 tablespoon chamomile into the hot milk. Set aside to steep and cool completely, about 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper so the long sides of the pan have a couple of inches of overhang to make lifting the finished cake out easier.

Add the sugar and salt to the bowl with the butter, and whisk until smooth and thick, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, vigorously whisking to combine after each addition. Zest the lemon into the bowl; add the baking powder and vanilla, and whisk until incorporated. Add the flour and stream in the milk mixture while whisking continuously until no streaks of flour remain.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are OK, but you should see no wet batter), 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes.

While the cake cools, make the icing: Into a medium bowl, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from the zested lemon, then add the confectioners’ sugar. Place the dehydrated strawberries in a fine-mesh sieve set over the bowl and, using your fingers, crush the brittle berries and press the red-pink powder through the sieve and into the sugar. (The more you do this, the redder your icing will be.) Whisk until smooth.

If needed, run a knife along the edges of the cake to release it from the pan. Holding the 2 sides of overhanging parchment, lift the cake out and place it on a plate, cake stand or cutting board. Discard the parchment. Pour the icing over the cake, using a spoon to push the icing to the edges of the cake to encourage the icing to drip down the sides dramatically. Cool the cake completely and let the icing set.

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[ontheveldt]

hey, i hope you're having a nice day~ I am re-reading your bsd fics and i looove them.... here's a q if you're feeling up for it for fun! If soukoku was a chocolate flavour, what flavour(s) would you assign it? (if more than one!)

have you ever had pomegranate molasses?

most people haven't, if you're not from a culture that uses it regularly. it's okay, it's easy to make.

take pomegranate juice. no, more than that. a liter, or maybe half a gallon, depending on how much you want in the end. it will be expensive. pomegranate juice is the type of red that looks black when contained in a bottle or pan, but take some in a spoon or dip your finger in, and it is the vibrant red of arterial spray. your fingers will stay red for days.

boil the juice. it will look like boiling blood. add a pinch of salt, and squeeze a lemon over it - halfheartedly, mind you, you want just a spoonful or so. some people add sugar - half a cup per 4 cups of juice, some don't. I don't. there are enough sweet things in the world.

as soon as it boils, lower the flame so it simmers. simmer it until it screams, until it's a quarter the volume of whatever you started with. dip a spoon in - you should be able to draw a line through the syrup on the back of it.

it's now a rich, deep reddish-brown color. the color of blood after it's dried, where it's trying to scab over and keep the rest sealed into the wound. it will be tart, so tart it dries your mouth out if you swallow too much of it. if balsamic vinegar and cranberries and grapes dipped in lemon juice had an orgy, pomegranate molasses is what's left on the sheets at the end of it.

take chocolate, something good. not too dark, it will be overwhelming - here is where you need that sweetness. spread a thin layer of the pomegranate molasses on top of the chocolate. a sweet-tart scab, the the color of what's hidden under bandages, of Corruption twisting around pale skin.

this is the taste of soukoku.

(a local chocolatier used to make pomegranate molasses truffles and I would give a limb to be able to replicate them)

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odazai is simpler, but not easier.

odazai is the hot cocoa your mother made when you were little. when she had time, before her job took her away from thinking of winter as fun. you would come in from outside, cheeks red and hair frosted with snow, and there would be a steaming pot on the stove.

(for each serving, take one large spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder from the old yellow Hershey's tin that belonged to your grandmother. every spoonful of cocoa gets double that amount of sugar. a pinch of salt, a dash of vanilla. add more or less of it all until it tastes like childhood)

pour it into a mug, something big and insulated enough to not burn your hands but still warm them up from the snow. take a sip to taste, then use it to down your pills.

let them kick in. let the memories of the bar kitchen fade, until it's just you alone in your apartment. the hot cocoa isn't quite as flavorful as you remember it being, when you were young and everything was golden-hued and perfect. you still make it sometimes, just to remember.

it's still rich creamy chocolate on your tongue, burning your throat as you drink it too fast so it warms you from the inside out. there's a slight chalky aftertaste from the tablets but it goes away as you take another sip in your empty, empty home and you relax into the memories again.

[divya1234]

Exploring the Uses and Benefits of Lemon Powder in Food Applications

Lemon powder is a versatile ingredient that offers a concentrated burst of citrus flavor and aroma, making it a popular choice in various food applications. Derived from dried lemon peel, lemon powder retains the natural tanginess and nutritional benefits of fresh lemons while providing extended shelf life and ease of use.

In culinary uses, lemon powder can be incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes. It adds a bright citrusy flavor to beverages like lemonade, cocktails, and teas. In baking, lemon powder enhances the taste of cakes, cookies, and muffins, imparting a zesty freshness without altering the texture. Savory applications include seasoning meats, seafood, and vegetables, as well as adding zest to sauces, dressings, and marinades.

Apart from its flavor-enhancing properties, lemon powder also offers nutritional benefits. It is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential oils, which contribute to immune support and overall health. The powder's versatility extends beyond traditional cuisine; it is increasingly used in food processing, where its concentrated flavor and easy incorporation into dry mixes and seasonings make it a valuable ingredient.

Whether used in home cooking or large-scale food production, lemon powder enhances the taste and nutritional profile of dishes while providing convenience and shelf stability. Its ability to deliver consistent flavor and aroma makes it a preferred choice for chefs, food manufacturers, and consumers seeking to elevate their culinary creations with the essence of fresh lemons.

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[welldonebeca]

Glitter and Goo*

Summary: When you have to go on a mission to a different planet together, Bucky is hit by a mating ritual flower, and some feelings you two have been hiding come up. AKA: It’s a sex pollen fic with a side of breeding kink. Pairing: Bucky x F!Reader Warnings: Tension. Romantic tension. Fluff. Dirty talking. Sex promises. Passionate sex. Breeding kink. Praising kink. Size difference. Cock warming. Fluff. Aftercare. Comfort.

You watched the door of the ship nervously as Bucky ran up, keeping your distance as he practically barked at you in the COM system to do.

"Are you sure you're alright?" you insisted as he walked past you, sniffing, a little irritated on the nose.

What was that smell?

"I'm fine," he grunted. "I just need to clean up."

You hesitated a bit. The two of you were alone in that mission, to find some special element on a different planet.

"Did you get it?" you asked him, crossing your arms.

Bucky walked into the isolated decontamination shower.

"I did," he called from inside. "It's in my pocket."

You walked near the door, trying not to look inside.

"Get me a ziplock bag," he commanded.

"Are you sure you are alright?" you insisted. "Bucky, if it sprayed on you-"

He didn't even let you finish.

"I'll be fine," he snapped. "Just get me the ziplock bag!"

You stood stiffly, surprised by the harsh words.

Now, that wasn't like Bucky.

He sighed on the other side.

"Sorry," he spoke quickly. "I'm just... I want to wash this off of me."

You walked to the side, taking some of the ziplock bags you had.

"What happened?" you asked him, showing the empty ziplock to him.

The door opened slightly, and he pulled it from your hand quickly, closing the door again.

"Fucking flower exploded in front of me when I was kneeling," Bucky explained. "There's powder and goo everywhere. But I'm alright, really. Just... let me shower."

You pressed your lips together, but kept quiet, not wanting to fight with him and have a long, awkward trip back home. It was just the two of you for two fucking days.

"Do you want me to get you a change of clothes?" you offered.

This wasn't your shared bathroom, it was a fucking decontamination shower.

Bucky sighed.

"Yeah," he decided. "Please."

You did, placing it down in the exit and putting your protection equipment before taking his clothes and the element.

His jacket was covered in some pink shimmery dust, as he had just gotten in the way of a glitter bomb.

You took some of it too, putting it in your database, along with some of the goo, though most of it seemed to have dried already. The best-case scenario was that nothing would happen, but it was best to be safe.

"Friday?" you called. "Can you send a copy of these to HQ too? Maybe someone knows what they are."

"Yes, ma'am," the system answered back.

By the time you were done and back, Bucky had left the decontamination shower, and looked very grumpy.

"Hey," you stopped in front of him, still a little hesitant. "Doing alright?"

He glanced up at you, eyes lingering on your chest before moving to your face, scrubbing his metal arm.

"I'll have to get someone to look into my arm," he told you. "I don't know if something got between the plates."

You tilted your head, surprised.

"I thought it was self-cleaning," you noted. "Like... a fancy self-cleaning oven, of sorts."

His lips curled in a tiny smile at your joke.

"Most of the time," he confirmed. "But I never had alien pollen and goo on it before."

You shrugged, amused.

"Well, good luck," you wished him. "I sent that stuff to the database, just to be sure."

He hummed a bit in confirmation, and you left him alone, going to the food supply to fix dinner for you two.

"Bucky?" you called. "Why didn't you tell me they packed us lemons?"

Bucky had been the one to deal with the food on the way up, more used to making food in a ship than you'd ever been.

You looked back at the lack of answer and walked back to where you'd left him, finding him resting back on the wall, looking a little loopy.

"Bucky?" you called.

He jumped, surprised, though his eyes were still heavy.

"Hi," he gasped back. "Sorry, what?"

"Lemons," you told him. "You didn't tell me we had them. I can make lemonade."

Bucky took his hand to his nose, pinching in.

"I'm not hungry," he told you. "Maybe just... I don't know. Squeeze one for yourself?"

You shifted on your feet.

"Are you alright?"

Bucky rubbed his eye.

"Yeah," he waved you a dismissive hand.

"Maybe you should have a nap?" you suggested. "Did you sleep since we left?"

He moved slowly, shaking his head.

"Gotta make sure you're safe," he mumbled. "We're in space."

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 5 Natural Pest Control Methods for a Pest free Homes

Pests invading your home is one of the worst things to happen!

It can be frustrating and disruptive. While chemical pest control products may offer quick fixes, they often come with harsh chemicals that can harm your family, pets, and the environment. 

Fortunately, there are natural alternatives that can effectively control pests without the need for harmful substances.

 In this guide, we’ll explore five natural pest control methods that will help you maintain a pest-free home while keeping your living space safe and eco-friendly.

1. Essential Oils: Nature’s Pest Repellent

Essential oils are not only popular for their pleasant scents but also for their powerful pest-repelling properties. Many pests, including insects and rodents, find the strong odors of certain essential oils unbearable. This makes them an excellent natural deterrent for keeping your home pest-free.

Here are a few essential oils that can be effective in repelling pests:

Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil is a potent repellent for ants, spiders, and rodents. Mix 10-15 drops of peppermint oil with water in a spray bottle and apply it around windows, doors, and other entry points. You can also place cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil in areas where pests are likely to enter.

Lavender Oil: Lavender oil is a natural repellent for moths, flies, and mosquitoes. Placing dried lavender sachets in closets or drawers can help protect your clothes from moth damage, while spraying lavender oil around your home will keep mosquitoes at bay.

Tea Tree Oil: Known for its antimicrobial properties, tea tree oil can repel ants, cockroaches, and other insects. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with water and spray it around problem areas.

Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: One of the most effective natural mosquito repellents, lemon eucalyptus oil can be mixed with water and applied to your skin or sprayed in areas where mosquitoes congregate.

How these Works: The strong aromas of these essential oils disrupt the scent trails pests rely on to navigate. Additionally, some essential oils have chemical compounds that are toxic to pests but safe for humans and pets but better look for best pest control service around you. 

2. Diatomaceous Earth: A Natural Insecticide

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, non-toxic substance made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. This fine powder acts as a natural insecticide by dehydrating pests when they come into contact with it, making it an effective solution for a wide range of insects, including ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, and fleas.

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Pest Control:

Sprinkle a thin layer of food-grade diatomaceous earth in areas where you’ve noticed pest activity, such as under appliances, along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, or around entry points.

For outdoor use, apply DE around the perimeter of your home, in gardens, or around plants to prevent pests from entering contact Joy Lokenath Pets Control. 

The tiny, abrasive particles in DE cut through the exoskeletons of insects, causing them to dehydrate and die. Although lethal to pests, DE is safe for humans and pets as long as it is used properly.

3. Vinegar: A Multi-Purpose Pest Control Solution

Vinegar is a versatile household item that can be used for cleaning, deodorizing, and even pest control. Its strong odor is particularly effective against ants and fruit flies, and it can also deter spiders and other small insects.

Ants: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and apply the solution to ant trails, entry points, and anywhere you’ve seen ants. The vinegar will disrupt their scent trails and prevent them from returning.

Fruit Flies: To catch fruit flies, create a simple trap using apple cider vinegar. Pour a small amount of apple cider vinegar into a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke small holes in the top. Fruit flies will be attracted to the vinegar but won’t be able to escape the trap.

Spiders: Vinegar’s acetic acid content is irritating to spiders. Simply spray a solution of vinegar and water around windows, door frames, and corners where spiders tend to gather.

The acidic properties and strong odor of vinegar act as a natural deterrent for pests, disrupting their sensory signals and making your home less inviting by availing best Pest Control Service. 

4. Herbs and Plants: Natural Pest Repellents

Certain herbs and plants naturally repel pests, making them a great addition to your garden or indoor space. Not only do these plants add beauty and fragrance to your home, but they also create a barrier that pests are reluctant to cross.

Here are some of the best plants to use for natural pest control:

Basil: Repels mosquitoes and flies. Placing basil plants near windows and doors will help keep these pests out of your home.

Mint: Known for repelling ants, mosquitoes, and rodents, mint can be grown in pots or around the perimeter of your home. You can also use dried mint leaves or mint oil to deter pests.

Rosemary: A fragrant herb that repels a wide variety of insects, including mosquitoes and moths. Plant rosemary in your garden or keep potted rosemary indoors to ward off pests.

Marigolds: These bright flowers are known for their ability to deter aphids, mosquitoes, and other garden pests. Plant them around your garden or near entry points to prevent pests from entering your home.

How It Works: The natural oils and fragrances emitted by these plants act as repellents, making the environment unpleasant for pests while remaining safe and enjoyable for humans.

5. Boric Acid: A Safe and Effective Pest Control

Boric acid is a natural substance that can be used to control a variety of pests, including ants, cockroaches, termites, and fleas. It works as both a stomach poison and a desiccant, making it a powerful option for eliminating pests.

Using Boric Acid for Pest Control:

Ants and Cockroaches: Mix boric acid with a bit of sugar or flour to create bait that attracts ants and cockroaches. Place the mixture in areas where you’ve noticed activity. The pests will carry the bait back to their colonies, spreading the poison to others.

Fleas: Sprinkle boric acid on carpets, pet bedding, and other areas where fleas are present. Let it sit for several hours before vacuuming thoroughly.

Termites: Boric acid can be applied to wooden structures or mixed with water and sprayed to prevent termite infestations.

How It Works: Boric acid is ingested by pests or absorbed through their exoskeletons, disrupting their digestive systems and causing dehydration. Though deadly to insects, boric acid is considered safe for humans and pets when used appropriately.

Conclusion: Choosing Natural Pest Control for a Safer Home

Natural pest control methods offer a safe, effective, and eco-friendly way to keep your home free of unwanted pests. By using essential oils, diatomaceous earth, vinegar, pest-repelling plants, and boric acid, you can protect your home and loved ones without relying on harmful chemicals. Whether you’re dealing with ants, mosquitoes, cockroaches, or other pests, these natural solutions provide long-term control while preserving the health and safety of your living environment.

[sayajispraydrying]

Boost Your Health Naturally: Exploring the Benefits of Organic Fruit Powders

In today's health-conscious world, finding natural and effective ways to boost our well-being is more important than ever. One such powerful solution lies in organic fruit powders, a versatile and nutrient-rich addition to any diet. 

Sayaji Spray Drying, a leader in the field of spray drying technology, has perfected the art of creating high-quality organic fruit powders that retain the natural goodness of fresh fruits. These powders offer a convenient and potent way to incorporate essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants into your daily routine. 

In this post, we will delve into the numerous benefits of organic fruit powders and explore how they can enhance your overall health naturally.

What Are Organic Fruit Powders?

Fruit powders are finely ground and dehydrated forms of various fruits. They are created by carefully drying fresh fruits and then grinding them into a powder consistency. This process helps to preserve the natural flavours, colours, and nutritional properties of the fruits. Fruit powders offer a convenient and versatile way to incorporate the benefits of fruits into your daily routine.

These powders can be made from a wide range of fruits, including popular choices such as tomato, Tamarind, imli, mango and beetroot, as well as exotic fruits like lemon, mango , and orange. Each fruit powder retains the distinct characteristics and nutrients of the original fruit, making them a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fibre.

How Do We Make Fruit Powders?

Creating fruit powders involves a meticulous process that ensures the preservation of the fruit's natural nutrients and flavours. First, fresh, organic fruits are carefully selected and washed. They are then sliced and gently dehydrated using advanced drying techniques, such as spray drying or freeze drying, which remove the water content while maintaining the fruit's essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Once dried, the fruit is finely ground into a powder, ready to be packaged and used. This process results in a versatile and nutrient-rich product that captures the essence of fresh fruit in a convenient, easy-to-use form.

Health Benefits of Organic Fruit Powders

Organic fruit powders are a concentrated source of nutrients and antioxidants, offering numerous health benefits:

1. Boosting the Immune System

Rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C, which enhances immune function.

Antioxidants help combat free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and supporting overall immune health.

2. Enhancing Digestion and Gut Health

High in dietary fibre, promoting healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.

Prebiotic properties support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

3. Supporting Skin Health and Anti-Aging

Antioxidants and vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin E help protect the skin from damage and promote a youthful appearance.

Compounds in certain fruits can help improve skin elasticity and hydration.

4. Promoting Cardiovascular Health

Nutrients like potassium help regulate blood pressure.

Antioxidants and fibre reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

5. Aiding in Weight Management

Low in calories but high in nutrients, helping to keep you full and satisfied.

Natural sugars provide a healthier alternative to processed sugars, reducing cravings.

6. Boosting Energy Levels

Natural sugars and vitamins provide a quick and sustained energy boost.

B vitamins support energy metabolism and reduce fatigue.

7. Improving Cognitive Function

Antioxidants like flavonoids have been shown to enhance brain function and protect against cognitive decline.

Essential nutrients support overall brain health and improve focus and memory.

By incorporating organic fruit powders into your diet, you can enjoy these health benefits in a convenient, easy-to-use form, making it simpler to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Practical Uses of Organic Fruit Powders

Organic fruit powders are incredibly versatile and can be easily incorporated into a wide range of culinary and non-culinary applications. Here are some practical ways to use these nutrient-rich powders:

1. In Smoothies and Shakes

Add a spoonful of organic fruit powder to your morning smoothie or protein shake for an instant nutrient boost.

Combine different fruit powders to create unique flavor profiles and enhance the nutritional value of your drinks.

2. Baking and Cooking Applications

Incorporate fruit powders into baked goods like muffins, pancakes, and cookies for added flavor and nutrition.

Use them as natural colorants and flavor enhancers in desserts such as cakes, frostings, and ice creams.

Add fruit powders to oatmeal, yogurt, or granola for a fruity twist.

3. As a Natural Sweetener

Substitute sugar with fruit powders in recipes to reduce added sugar while adding natural sweetness and flavor.

Sprinkle fruit powders on top of cereals, salads, or toast for a healthy and flavorful touch.

4. DIY Skincare Products

Use organic fruit powders in homemade face masks and scrubs for their antioxidant and skin-nourishing properties.

Mix fruit powders with other natural ingredients like honey, yogurt, or oatmeal to create custom skincare treatments.

5. In Beverages

Stir fruit powders into water or herbal teas for a refreshing and flavorful drink.

Create fruity cocktails or mocktails by adding fruit powders to sparkling water or juices.

6. In Sauces and Condiments

Enhance the flavor of sauces, dressings, and marinades with a touch of fruit powder.

Use fruit powders in chutneys, salsas, and relishes for an added burst of flavor.

7. In Dietary Supplements

Incorporate fruit powders into homemade energy bars or protein balls for a nutritious snack.

Use them in smoothie bowls, combining with nuts, seeds, and fresh fruits for a balanced meal.

8. For Kids' Meals

Add fruit powders to homemade baby food, yogurt, or applesauce to introduce new flavors and nutrients.

Use them to naturally color and flavor homemade popsicles, making them a fun and healthy treat for kids.

By using organic fruit powders in these various ways, you can enjoy their health benefits while adding natural flavors and nutrients to your diet and daily routine.

Conclusion

Organic fruit powders offer a convenient and powerful way to enhance your diet and boost your health naturally. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, these powders provide numerous benefits, from strengthening your immune system to improving digestion, skin health, and cardiovascular function. Their versatility makes them easy to incorporate into a wide range of recipes and applications, whether you're making smoothies, baking, or even creating homemade skincare products.

By choosing high-quality organic fruit powders, such as those produced by Sayaji Spray Drying, you can ensure you're getting the purest, most nutrient-dense products available. These powders are free from harmful chemicals and additives, providing a natural and effective way to support your well-being.

[hobbit-kitchen]

Somewhat Simple Baked Chicken

Marinade:

1 Tablespoon dried mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, savory)

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, or to taste

1 teaspoon olive brine (optional)

Juice from 0.5 a cleaned, fresh lemon, plus the cut-up fruit

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

2 Tablespoons olive oil or other cooking fat of choice

To Cook:

In a large bowl, mix the marinade. Add the cut up lemon.

With a knife or fork, put holes in the chicken pieces of cook's choice. Immediately add the chicken to the marinade.

Using clean (gloved, optional) hands, gently toss the chicken to coat on all sides with the marinade.

Cover the bowl with a lid, foil, or cling film and place it back in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes, up to 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 395 F (convection)

When ready to cook, prepare a shallow baking pan or tray with non-stick spray or a small amount of cooking oil.

Place the marinated chicken pieces and the lemon onto the prepared surface, leaving space between pieces. Use a spatula to add any marinade in the bowl to the chicken pieces.

Bake for 20-60 minutes, depending on thickness and bone-in or boneless choice. Safe temperature is 165 F internal.

Recipe pictured using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (because they were on sale).

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TOP 10 SPICES COMPANIES IN THE WORLD

INTRODUCTION:

  Spices and herbs are defined as plant derived substances that add flavor to any dish. Spices come from the plant parts such as: roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves, barks, flower, fruits and seeds. It is something that adds interest to the dish.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN FEATURES OF SPICES:

  Spices exhibit essences of the following:

Bitter- Ajwain, turmeric, bay leaf, thyme.  

Salty-fine Sea salt, garlic salt, seasoned salt, chipotle salt.

Sour-amchur, tamarind, hibiscus, lemon peel(dried).

Sweet- honey, allspice, nutmeg.

Umami- tomato flakes, mushroom powder, soy sauce powder.

WHY SPICES ARE IMPORTANT:

  Spices not only improve the taste of food but also a good source of vitamin b and c, iron, calcium, and other antioxidants.

WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF SPICES:

  Spices are primarily used as food flavoring or to create variety. They are also used to perfume cosmetics and incense. At various time, many spices are used in herbal medicine.

WHY SPICE IS A TASTE:

  Capsaicin, released as a spray when you bite into foods that contain it, triggers heat receptors in the skin, tricking the nervous system into thinking you’re overheating.

HOW DO YOU CLASSIFY SPICES:

Hot spices: Capsicum, black and white pepper, ginger.

Mild spices: Paprika, coriander.

Aromatic spices: Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nutmeg.

Herbs: Basil, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram.

Aromatic vegetables: Onion, garlic.

WHAT IS THE TOP 10 SPICES COMPANIES:

Kikkoman corporation

Kerry group PLC

Olam international

Cargill incorporated.

Sensient technologies corporation

House floods group Inc

Dohler group SE

Baron spices Inc

Prymat Sp.zo.o.

10)SHS Group (British spices and pepper)

KIKKOMAN CORPORATION:

 The Kikkoman is a Japanese food manufacturer. The main product and service include soy sauce, food seasoning and flavorings, sake, juice and other beverages, pharmaceuticals, and restaurant management services.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTS:

SOY SAUCE: Kikkoman soy sauce is a renowned product that adheres to the traditional method of natural brewing, resulting in distinctive and nuanced flavor. The process commences with an extended soaking of soybeans in water, followed by high temperature streaming, and then they are blended with crushed roasted wheat. The salt plays a role as preservative, ensuring the longevity and stability of the soy sauce. Next a genus of the aspergillus fungus is added to the mixture and left for three days to create shoyu koji, the base for soy sauce. The base is then transferred to a tank and mixed with saline solution, which creates a mash known as Moromi. Several months of aging follow, when various organic processes occur lactic acid, alcoholic and organic acid fermentation take place to create a unique flavor. Then Moromi is pressed through layers of fabric for around 10 hours to extract the raw product. Then it is left for 3 to 4 days, pasteurized using steam, which stops the enzymic activity. The final product is ready for inspecting and bottling.  

SOYMILK: soymilk is made through use of carefully selected soybeans cultivated in the nature and ensure product freshness.

TOMATO JUICE AND KETCHUP: Their gunma plant has been dedicated the production of tomato seasonings, while Nagano plant focuses on the beverages. The new tomato ketchup was launched LYCOPENE RICH.

KERRY GROUP PLC

 It is a public food company headquartered in Ireland. Kerry was founded in 1972 in Listowel, county in Kerry. The group operates across two business:

Taste and nutrition.

Kerry diary Ireland.

           PRODUCTS:    

            Food ingredients and flavors

BRANDS INCLUDE:

Big train

Island oasis

Davinci gourmet

Golden dipt

Ravi fruit

3)OLAM INTERNATIONAL:   

        This is a major food and agri-business company, supplying food and raw materials worldwide founded in Nigeria (1989). Its value chain includes farming, organization, processing and distribution operation. Olam is among the world’s largest suppliers of coco beans and products, coffee, cotton and rice.

4)CARGILL INCORPORATED:

It is a private American global food corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1865.it is largest privately held company in US.

PRODUCTS: Agricultural services, crop and livestock, food, health and pharmaceutical, industrial and financial risk management, raw materials.

COUNTRIES OF OPERATION: Africa, indo pacific, Oceania, south Asia -India, Pakistan, Europe, Latin America, middle east, north America.

5)SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

It is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances based in Wisconsin. Their products are used in many foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, home and personal care products, printing and imaging products, computer imaging and industrial colors.

Founded: Sensient was founded in 1882 as meadow springs distilling company.

Subdivision includes:

1) Sensient flavors and fragrances group

2)Sensient color group.

 PRODUCTS: Colors, Flavors and Fragrances.

6)HOUSE FOOD GROUP lnc

 It is one of the Japan largest food manufacturers and brands. It began in 1913 in Osaka as urakami shoten and began selling curry in 1926. Founded by sei Suke urakami. It is well known for Japanese curry brands, Vermont curry and java curry. It is also a major manufacturer of spices such as wasabi, shichimi, yuzu kosho, and black pepper.

SUBSIDIARY: Its subsidiary House Foods America Corporation is the largest provider of tofu products in the United States.

Products: Spices, seasonings, retort pouched food, health food

In addition, house foods manufacture mixes and roux.

7)DOHLER GROUP SE:

   Dohler or Doehler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology based natural ingredients i.e., food additives, for the food and beverage industries. Their product line ranges from flavors, colors, cereal ingredients, dairy ingredients, fruit & vegetable ingredients.

Founded:      1838

Founder:       Lorenz Dohler

SUBSIDIARY (LOCAL):

Darmstadt (Germany)

Dahlenburg (Germany)

Denizli (Turkey)

Dubai, (United Arab Emirates)

PRODUCTS:

Flavor’s, colors and ingredients for health

Flavor’s

Emulsions

Flavor extracts.

Colored emulsions

Color extracts and concentrates.

         Ingredients and ingredient systems

fruit preparations.

Milk and soy bases.

Tea and coffee bases

Malt and grain bases

Sweeteners and acidifiers

Vegetable Fruits

Concentrates

purees

Concentrated puree

Special concentrates

Grain concentrates (oats)

8)BARON SPICES lnc:

              As a leading wholesale spice company, we provide high-quality bulk spices and seasonings to food distributors, chain restaurants, specialty restaurants, catering companies, prepared food manufacturers, dairies, bakeries, and other food-based businesses. We also supply our products to meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetable companies.

High Quality Spices and Seasonings

What makes Baron Spices stand out is the quality of our products. Only the freshest and purest ingredients are taken to our spice company’s state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled production facility. where we do all milling, mixing, blending, and packaging. We have a strict quality assurance program in place for every phase of the business—from sourcing, product development, production, packaging, and shipping. We implement HACCP guidelines, so you are assured that every product that comes out of our facility is of premium quality.

PRODUCTS:

Bulk Spices, Herbs, and Dehydrated Vegetables

Seasonings, Rubs, and Marinades

Extracts, Flavor’s, and Food Colors

Salt-Free Blends

Sauces, Gravy, and Soup Mixes

Baron is committed to customer service and satisfaction. We value long term customer relationship.

     9)PRYMAT SP. ZO. O:

Prymat sp. z o. o. (formerly Prima) is a Polish company established in 1983, specializing in the production of spices and fruit and vegetable processing.

MANUFACTURING PLANTS:

Poland

Germany

Hungary

Czech Republic

PRODUCTS: Spices

Also available in other countries.

10)SHS GROUP (BRITISH PEPPER AND SPICES):

Established in 1975, the SHS Group is a dynamic brand and service provider within the Fast-Moving Consumer he British Pepper & Spice is a manufacturer of a herbs and spices in the UK. The company specializes in processing, packing and marketing of herbs, spices, and seasonings selling to virtually all of the UK's retail and wholesale distribution food service companies as well as food manufacturers. The company provides much more than simply recognizing the importance of an efficient ordering and delivery service. The team sets out to provide a service to all customers, incorporating a desire for genuine partnership across areas as diverse as new product development, supply chain management, and marketing initiatives.

PRODUCTS:

Wet range – sauces and pastes

Dry range-herbs, spices, seasonings, curry powder, drink garnishes.

CONCLUSION: 

Spices and herb have a crucial role in humankind. The delightful flavor of spices makes them indispensable in the preparation of palatable food. Enjoy spices and herbs! Not only they add flavor and aroma to foods without adding salt, calories or fat, but they have exciting health benefits of their own.