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Burpless Cucumber Information

December 6, 2021Posted inVegetables

Burpless Cucumber is a cucumber that causes little to no burping after consumption. Lack of burping has been associated with cucumber varieties which contain low cucurbitacin, a biochemical compound responsible for bitterness in cucumbers. This same compound has been linked to gastronomical distress in some people which triggers burping. Burpless cucumbers are generally milder in taste, seedless and easier on the human digestive system. There are different varieties of burpless cucumbers, most of which are hybrid cultivars especially developed to be as burpless as possible.

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Chilaquiles Rojos Information

December 4, 2021Posted inCooking

Chilaquiles rojos are a traditional dish out of Mexico that is popularly served for breakfast or brunch and often likened to a tortilla casserole. Translated directly in English, Chilaquiles rojos simply means red Chilaquiles. The main components of the dish are tortillas and red salsa or red chilli sauce. Although mostly prepared for breakfast, red Chilaquiles can be prepared for enjoyment at any occasion including lunch and dinner. Above all, Chilaquiles are very easy to make.

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White Eggplant Information

December 1, 2021Posted inVegetables

Edible white eggplant is technically a fruit commonly known as a vegetable which is similar in all aspects, save for pigmentation, to the all familiar purple eggplant. The white eggplant comes in two species – edible and inedible. While the edible eggplant follows regular culinary applications, the inedible white eggplant is primarily used for ornamental purposes. These two types of eggplants have very close resemblance and can be cultivated in home gardens according to their different varieties.

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Basil Flowers Information

November 28, 2021Posted inHerbs

Basil flowers are nutritious edible organs of the basil plant that are produced in abundance by the herb in summer. Basil bloom which is purple or white in color, depending on the basil variety under cultivation, has a functional purpose attributed to antonycinns. The flowers serve culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes. The majority of basil growers unwittingly limit recipe application of the herb to its leaves although the flowers are also good to eat. In this feature, we discuss the basil flowers and explain the various culinary and non-culinary uses of basil flowers.