#chana seed packaging bags

[bandofchimeras]

here are my contributions, I've got sensitive stomach*** dairy free, try to avoid wheat, autistic and need consistency, but also try to eat fresh, etc:

splurge kitchen items disclosure:

quality olive oil. it just makes everything taste better + extra calories

balsamic vinegar, doesn't have to be quality but instant sour + umami tones to flavorless food

honey or maple syrup

good knife + bamboo cutting board

decent blender (thrifted is fine)

slow cooker or instant pot or rice cooker

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I splurge on flavoring things and try to keep a decent stock of random canisters of dry goods like beans, lentils, soup mix, chia seeds, quinoa, oats, rice, flour, or whatever things you feel necessary for a basic pantry setup and spices.

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LEGUMES VEGETABLES MEATS

refried beans - if you're dedicated, you can make your own (whole process, traditionalky involving lard) but the cans are cheap and honestly few things are as filling. as a gross broke college student I would eat straight beans with chips or crackers.

miso soup packets or just a container of miso - great for warming the stomach esp if you've not eaten all day! I drink it like tea and it's surprisingly filling

for exhaustion purposes I like to buy those bags of baby potatoes - wash and toss in olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika, maybe a splash of balsamic if you have it, bake on 425 until cooked thru- food of the gods. no peeling needed. tender. crispy.

chickpeas. chick. peas. aka garbanzo beans. drain and heat these bad boys up with some margarine or butter on the stovetop, salt and pepper - delicious. can also be transformed into a chickpea sandwich with some basic condiments like bbq sauce, mayo - or a lettuce wrap if you're gluten free.

If you really need to save money, they can be bought in bulk, soaked and boiled. but canned is usually affordable enough to cut out the middleman.

bonus if you can afford fresh tomatoes, cook them down over med heat on a cast iron with some olive oil, splash some green tea, pasta water, any suitable flavored liquid, and add to the chickpeas. it beats tomato sauces w high sugar content anyday.

yellow dal - you can find super cheap lentils at most Asian markets that carry Indian foods. or even at the store. These are those orange or yellow split lentils, throw them in a slow cooker with an onion and a tomato and some chana masala (cheap bulk spice mix also @ the Asian market) and salt l, ginger if you can afford- learned this from an Indian slow cooker cook book. one of the best tummy soothing meals out there.

apples and bananas are gut soothing for most people - bananas can combine with some protein shake powder or even just peanut butter, oat milk, cocoa powder, frozen berries, for a super filling morning smoothie.

bonus is most food banks carry them.

frozen berries - you can get them relatively cheap sometimes, if not freeze berries when they're in season. delicious refreshing instant dessert or "I need vitamin c help" boost. Blend with milk of choice for instant refreshing summer treat.

you can make your own banana milk or oat milk as a milk alternative pretty easily with a blender.

carrots - get the bulk unpeeled ones, they're cheaper. to store longer you can chop them into quarters and store in water.

blend chickpeas with some tahini (if you buy a bottle it will last years in the fridge) and voila hummus to dip carrots in.

make your own stocks! like they said above, boiling chicken carcass is one way but you can also get cheap soup bones and make beef stock, or collect and wash vegetable scraps to make vegetable stock, and freeze it. pasta water can also be saved to thicken soups and stews.

chicken hearts, chicken feet! WAY cheaper than any other meat. sometimes a package of them is barely over a dollar. fry chicken hearts in oil with salt and lime or Tajin until they're crispy. also works great in soups and stews.

BEETS. I cannot praise the beetroot enough. packed with vitamins, antioxidants - they will save your ass in the winter, and are fairly cheap. you can make a mean, cheap borscht soup with homemade beef or vegetable stock, beets, potatoes, carrots,.onions, cabbage, some vinegar and dill. meat if you have any handy. freeze it if you have extra. it's healing to the soul and body.

Or you can fry the beets diced in margarine with salt and some herbs. sweet, tender, not everyone's taste but so good for you.

shred with carrots and add to plain lettuce or use as a salad alternative w vinegar and dill as dressing.

cauliflower is usually cheap and you can cut the heads like "steak" and marinate/season and bake them! or "rice" your cauliflower florets by crumbling, grating, or blending and then lightly saute in oil.

tilapia tends to be the cheapest fish in my area and most grocery stores carry bags of boneless filet that are easy to slide right out into a pan with some salt, lemon, herbs (I like fennel) and a splash of balsamic. fuckin impeccable dish.

cabbage is a great soup filler. you can also cook it with milk or milk alternative for a yummy German dish.

quinoa is a bit expensive sometimes but once you get a big canister of it it's endless. expands rapidly. you can mix it after cooking with eggs salt and mustard to create "patties" if you're vegetarian. they'll keep you stuffed.

canned tuna - can become tuna wraps, sandwiches, salad - I used to mix with hardboiled eggs celery and pickles and some dill. it's surprisingly versatile esp if you pair with veggies. or mix it into mac n cheese. for dairy free, frozen peas and tuna in pasta with some margarine and salt - pretty damn good.

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Grains based:

if you can afford plain yogurt, overnight oats or muesli is also incredibly filling. add dash of maple syrup or honey.

rice rice rice rice. use leftover chopped veggies and your cheap meat to make fried rice. eggs and rice in morning. rice with fish. rice with soy sauce. rice is the extender of meals, the filler of stomachs. bless rice.

get discount fruit from fruit stands or bruised fruit at the food bank, cut up the good parts and put em in a dish with some butter/oats/brown sugar mixture - filling and quick dessert.

***something to note is that most people's tolerance for specific foods will be tied to their genetic heritage and ancestry (mine is mostly German and Eastern European). if a lot of foods bother your stomach leaning into what your ancestors might have eaten is a good place to start. not a universal rule ofc

I have $24 to last me til Friday, what should I buy with it?

[shreeviratraengineering]

Step-by-Step Guide to Dal Mill Plant Operations

Shree Viratra Engineering providing technical services to Food Processing Industries since 2002. The Jodhpur-based Shree Viratra Engineering is a leading Dal Mill Plant Manufacturer, Exporter, and Supplier, in the Food Processing Industry. Our Multi-Pupose Dal Mill Plant offered range is Toor Dal Mill Plant, Moong Dal Mill Plant, Udad Dal Mill Plant, Matar Dal Mill Plant, Chana Dal Mill Plant, Masoor Dal Mill Plat, Masoor Malka Dal Mill Plant, Black Dal Mill Plant, and Moth Dal Mill Plant. We also offer Flour Mill Plant, Besan Plant,  Seed/Grain Cleaning Plant, and more.

What is Dal Mill Plant?Dal Mill Plant is a process that pulses into the dal. Dal mill plants play a crucial role in the food processing industry, particularly in India, where dal is a staple food in India. 

How Does Dal Mill Plant Work?Step-by-Step Processes of How Dal Mill Plant Works. 1) Cleaning and Grading: The first step in the dal mill plant is the cleaning and grading of pulses. The pulses are cleaned using advanced machines such as pre-cleaning machines and designers, which remove impurities and stones. The graded pulses are then transferred to the next stage. 2) Dehusking: The second step in the dal mill plant is dehusking, where the outer layer or husk of the pulses is removed using a dehusking machine. The dehusked pulses are then transferred to the next stage. 3)Splitting: The third step in the dal mill plant is splitting, where the dehusked pulses are split into two or more parts using a splitting machine. This process produces the dal, the edible part of the pulse. 4)Polishing: The fourth step in the dal mill plant is polishing, where the dal is polished to remove the outer layer, producing polished dal that is clean and free of impurities. 5)Packaging: The final step in the dal mill plant is packaging, where the polished dal is packed into bags or containers for storage or transportation.

Why Dal Mill Plant is required in the market?

A Dal mill plant is required in the market because of the high demand for dal, which is a staple food in India. The dal mill plant is required in the market due to the increasing demand for nutritious and healthy food, including pulses and dal. The plant plays a critical role in processing pulses into dal, which is of high quality, free of impurities, and sustainable. Establishing dal mill plants also promotes rural development and employment opportunities, contributing to the growth and development of the economy.

Shree Viratra Engineering Offered Multiple Dal Mill Plants- As a leading Exporter of Dal Mill Plant in India, We offer multiple Dal Mill Plants like Toor Dal Mill Plant, Moong Dal Mill Plant, Udad Dal Mill Plant, Matar Dal Mill Plant, Chana Dal Mill Plant, Masoor Dal Mill Plat, Masoor Malka Dal Mill Plant, Black Dal Mill Plant, and Moth Dal Mill Plant.  We also offer Sortex Cleaning Plant, Spices Processing Plant, Korma Roasted Plant, and Gaur Gum Plant. 

Summary:Dal Mill Plant is crucial in the food processing industry, and it plays a critical role in converting pulses into dal, which is a staple food in many regions. That's why Shree Viratra Engineering is the Best Dal Mill Plant Manufacturer in India. 

[ednsgroup]

New-age polypropylene packaging bags, like wheat packing bags, gave the packaging industry a much-needed overhaul. Industrialization and Globalization in India brought a new kind of revolution in every sector. Although, the trade became easy, it gave birth to various challenges. One of the major challenges that India faced was how to export goods to faraway places safely and securely. The export goods can be agricultural produce, industrial produce, or raw materials to be processed. All the goods, whether for export or local consumption, require proper packaging for the purpose of transportation within or outside the country.

Traditional methods of packaging

Today, there are so many packaging alternatives available. For instance, special seed packaging bags are now available for packing seeds. However, earlier only a few options were available. Jute and paper were primarily used for packaging at that time. They may have served the purpose back then, but had their own limitations. The use of jute, gunny, or paper bags was suitable to transport nonperishable goods, but could not transport perishable goods, like agricultural produce, safely.

Need for change in method of packaging

To understand why there was a change in the method of packaging goods, we can study the following scenarios.

Chana or gram seed is dry when we get it from the market. Nevertheless, upon exposure to humidity, it absorbs moisture and becomes soft and ready to germinate. In the absence of favorable conditions to give birth to a new plant, it rots. These conditions can occur when it is stored in jute bags as jute bags absorb water if they are exposed to it. Thus, there was a need for a particular kind of packaging material to manufacture one of a kind chana seed packaging bags.

The same thing can happen in any kind of flour packed in gunny bags or paper bags. These bags, not being resistant to any kind of physical, chemical, or biological change in the environment, are directly affected. The moisture may seep inside the bag ruining the contents by microbial degradation. In addition, pest infestation can occur. In such cases, the bags made from materials that provide resistance from environmental factors, like climate change, are suitable.

Flour like grams flour, wheat flour, and rice flour is consumed on a daily basis and consequently, should be available in packages that are convenient, lightweight, and can be transported easily. Besan or fine gram flour when packed in modern besan packing bags remains safe and full of flavor, which can be amiss if packed in paper bags.

Gram, wheat, rice, and many other grains come in different varieties. Grains packaged in jute bags cannot be seen. The name of the variety of the grain can only be marked on the bag. Sometimes, a different type of grain can be filled in a bag marked for another grain mistakenly. After it has been packed and sealed, nothing is visible, and thus, only on opening the seal, the mistake will be known. To avoid such a scenario, the packaging material used to manufacture packing bags should provide a degree of transparency or a window in the bag.

Naturally occurring jute does not have a long life. Resultantly, owing to low shelf life, the contents packed in jute or paper packages are also not safe for long durations.

Polypropylene polymer has overturned the approach of the packaging industry. Polypropylene (PP) polymer bags can overcome the above-discussed shortcomings of jute or paper bags. These bags are:

Lightweight,

Available in different sizes,

Have great tensile strength,

Can be made transparent or have multicolor printing,

Are moisture, rodent and microbe resistant,

Recyclable and lastly,

Can be made readily available anytime and anywhere.

Hence, PP bags and sacks are quite reliable as they are useful for the packaging of most of the products making our life comfortable.

[meatlessmondaymotivators]

First Meatless Monday!

Hi everyone, Lily here, and I’m excited to share about what I ate for my first meatless Monday, this past Monday October 25th.

For breakfast I had an egg and avocado toast creation.I have this for breakfast regularly, so it was not difficult for me to decide what to eat for breakfast this day. For this meal I toast a large slice of sourdough bread, and then top it with a couple slices of tomato, avocado, and either a fried egg or soft boiled egg. For this day I chose a soft boiled egg. I also add some pepper and garlic salt. 

Ingredients

Sourdough bread

2 slices tomato

½ avocado

1 soft boiled egg (boiled for 7 minutes)

For lunch, I had a slice of leftover vegetarian lasagna that I had made over the weekend. I was inspired by this recipe from Damn Delicious ​​https://damndelicious.net/2016/03/19/easiest-lasagna-ever/ 

I made some substitutions, including using oven ready lasagna noodles and instead of ground beef I sauteed some mushrooms and spinach. I also used a jar of marinara sauce instead of a can of crushed tomatoes. 

With this lunch I also had a banana and a bowl of vanilla yogurt topped with chia and hemp seeds. 

Lasagna Ingredients

Oven ready lasagna noodles

Jar of pasta sauce of choice

1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta

3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided

1 large egg, beaten

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 package of mushrooms

1 bag of spinach

Olive oil

Dried parsley 

Dried basil leaves

Directions

Combine ricotta, egg, 1 cup of mozzarella, and dried parsley and basil (I didn’t use a specific amount, I measured with my heart. But I would estimate a few teaspoons of each) 

Slice mushrooms and cook in pan with a drizzle of olive oil, add spinach once mushrooms are almost fully cooked

In lasagna pan (9X13 dish) add a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of pan. Then add layer of lasagna noodles (my pan fit 4 noodles). Add half of ricotta cheese mixture. Add half of mushroom/spinach mixture. Add about ⅓ jar of sauce.

Repeat layers, starting with noodles, then other half of cheese mixture, other half of mushroom/spinach mixture, about a ⅓ jar of sauce.

Finish lasagna by adding one last layer of noodles, the rest of the sauce, and shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees F. 

For dinner I had an easy chana masala inspired dish. I wanted to make my own sauce for this recipe, but Trader Joe’s was out of coconut milk. I found that they have their own Masala Simmer Sauce, so I bought that instead of making my own sauce. I thought this premade masala sauce tasted pretty good, and it made making this dinner very easy. 

For this meal I combined a can of chickpeas with the masala simmer sauce, and served it over white rice with a side of broccoli.

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas

1 jar of Trader Joe’s Masala Simmer Sauce

¾ cup dried rice

1 head of broccoli

Directions

Cook rice of choice following package instructions (I have a rice cooker and cooked about ¾ cup of white rice)

Add a rinsed can of chickpeas to a pot with the masala simmer sauce, and heat on medium heat until the sauce and the chickpeas are completely heated through (for me this took about 10 minutes.

Add rice and chickpea mixture to a plate with cooked broccoli. 

Overall, I enjoyed this day of meals. I’m excited to research and try some new recipes in the upcoming weeks. I want to write about my personal reasons for choosing to do this project soon, so I hope to post about that in the next few days.

Thanks for reading! 

Lily 

[voicesbook]

Hello Loves,

Our dear friend, Goot-Ges, is in the midst of a serious struggle for her health and so we are inviting you to send some love and care her way with us.

A part of what she needs is access to foods that nourish and don’t harm her body. While Goot-Ges has put away some traditional foods one of the most violent and enduring facets of colonialism is the destruction of traditional food sources.  This forces indigenous peoples to be reliant on colonial capitalist systems to survive, perpetuating the exploitation of land and people.  What this means for Goot-Ges right now is that living up North under capitalism there is little to no access to healthy, affordable Gluten Free food.

So, we are putting together a care package to send to Goot Ges and her 3 children in so-called Prince Rupert.  If you would like to contribute an item, some funds (to purchase items on our list or to help cover postage, any extra funds will be sent directly to Goot-Ges), or a favourite gluten free recipe we would love for you to do that.  (We are located on Lkwungen/WSÀNEC territory).

We have put together a list, which you can find below.  Please let us know what item you are donating via email.  Also, if you have something you would like to offer that is not on the list please reach out to us, as we are sure that the Universe has needed surprises we have not thought of and perhaps you are her conduit.

We will be sending the care package on Monday February 27th.

If you want to learn more about Goot-Ges and her important work you can visit her website here: yakguudangjournies.wordpress.com

You can also learn more about her work in the Voices: Indigenous Women on the Front Lines Speak archives here: voicesbook.tumblr.com.

To get in touch with us you can contact voicesfrontlines@gmail.com to ask a question, arrange a drop off, make an e-transfer of funds, share a recipe etc.

xo

Wulf, Orillia and Justin.

The List:

1 bag Chana Flour

1 bag Brown Rice Flour

1 bag White Rice Flour

1 bag Potato Flour

1 bag Quinoa Flour

1 bag almond flour

1 bag coconut flour

1 bag buckwheat flour

1 corn flour

1 corn meal

1 millet

1 sourghum

(Bob's Red Mill is a great brand for flours and mixes)

1 bag combined flour mix for multi use

1 bag Kinnikkinikk (brand) pancake mix

1 Muffin mix

4 Bread mixes

Xanthum Gum

Potato Starch

Guar Gum

Quinoa

Tamari

coconut oil

GF oatmeal

GF cereals

Annie's GF mac and cheese

5 boxes 'italian style' pastas

Rice noodles

rice crackers/cakes

almonds

walnuts

cashews

pecans

pumpkin seeds

dates

maple syrup

stevia

carob chips (GG loves these!)

[ednsgroup]

During older times, the produce from various sources such agricultural produce or industrial produce could not be transported efficiently due to lack of proper packaging facilities. The things were often ruined during transport from one place to another. This usually happened with perishable items such as agricultural produce. The shortage of proper fertilizers and pesticides also contributed to the early damage of eatable goods, as they could not be kept safe from physical, chemical and biological factors.

Traditionally, the goods were mostly packed in jute bags and paper bags. Now, the most widely used bags are Polypropylene (also known as PP) polymer bags, like besan packaging bags available today. PP bags have overcome the issues where traditional jute and paper bags lacked.

Difference between traditional jute and paper bags and modern PP bags

1)      Jute and paper bags do not provide resistance from seepage and humidity. However, PP bags are immune to seepage and humidity. This is an important characteristic for safe storage of grains and seeds.

2)      PP bags are microbial and rodent resistant whereas the infestation rate for jute and paper bags is quite high.

3)      Polypropylene bags have good tensile strength, and are easily recyclable and reusable.

4)      Packaging bags are required throughout the year. While polypropylene bags are easily available, the availability of jute and paper bags is limited.

5)      Bags made from polypropylene, such as chana seed packaging bags, are cost-effective in comparison to jute and paper bags.

6)      Lightweight of polypropylene is advantageous in comparison to jute.

7)      Polypropylene-based bags can have transparent window for visibility of contents. This feature is not possible with jute or paper packaging bags.

8)      Polypropylene is a plastic that can increase the shelf life of the packaged contents.

Packaging bags and sacks for seeds

Seeds are the source of reproduction of most of the plants and trees; therefore, they need to be protected. Manufacturers ensure that the bags required for packaging of seeds such as chana seed, ground nut seed, soyabeen seed, vegetable and fruits seeds etc. are produced with utmost care and under hygienic conditions. The customers specify all the requisites of the bags. Specifications for seed packaging bags etc. may include:

·         Size: The size of the bags (various sizes are available to pack seeds) could vary from 1kg to 50 kgs.

·         Weight: The bags should be lightweight.

·         Printing: The brand name, brand image, and seed quality specifications along with an image can be printed on the bags. The complete printing process is done in various colors. It wholesomely contributes in making the buying process lucrative for the end customer.

·         Windows: Food packaging bags are often provided with windows so that the customer can have view of the contents without opening the pack.

·         Gusset: These bags are gusseted that allows effective management during storage.

Packaging bags for food grains

PP bags are also used for the packaging of food grains. Food grains can be packed and transported locally as well as to the overseas without any hassle as these bags are strong and weather proof.

Amongst all food grains, wheat is the most widely consumed food grain in the world and second highest cereal produced worldwide. As a result, the wheat packing bags, as per client demand, are produced in different sizes, with or without printing. The raw materials procured for the production of PP woven bags are of best quality. They are of low weight, printed, have windows, and are gusseted.

Packaging fine flours such as besan and maida also make use of PP woven bags. These are also manufactured as per the specifications provided by the customers making them ready to be sold in any market place.

In conclusion, we can say that PP bags and sacks are most reliable bags as they can be used for the packaging of most of the products thereby making our life comfortable.