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United States, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium are the top four chocolate-producing countries. One of the most significant cities for the retailing of quality chocolates is New York, where there are chocolate tours around famous chocolate shops such as MarieBelle Fine Chocolates, and Jacques Torres.
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Q: How many ounces are in a bottle of water?
A: Bottled water comes in sizes as small as 8 ounces per bottle and as large as 2.5 gallons per fridge pack. Purified water may also be bought in 5-gallon jugs for use with commercial coolers in offices and warehouses. -
Q: How is lactose removed from milk?
A: Membrane fractionation is the process by which lactose is removed from milk; the lactose is isolated within the milk and is then mechanically separated from the other properties of the milk. This process allows people who are not able to tolerate lactose to enjoy milk and the benefits that it provides. -
Q: What is the detox drink with lemon and cayenne pepper?
A: Master Cleanse is a juice fast that involves drinking a concoction of lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup and water, for a period of ten days, according to Natural News. The Master Cleanse detox diet was developed by Stanley Burroughs over 50 years ago, as a means to detoxify the human body of toxins acquired from food and the environment. -
Q: What does buttermilk taste like?
A: Buttermilk tastes creamy and tangy; it is similar in taste to plain yogurt. If it tastes bitter, then it is spoiled. Buttermilk is a cultured dairy product that provides a level acidity to recipes that call for it. -
Q: How long is milk safe to drink after the expiration date?
A: Depending on the source, milk should be fine to drink up to a week after the expiration date, according to WebMD. However, there are factors that can determine whether or not milk will spoil before this time. A milk carton that is left out at room temperature will spoil faster, and even a refrigerator that is not cool enough can allow the bacteria that causes milk to spoil to do its work faster. -
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of drinking water?
A: Director of nutrition for WebMD Kathleen M. Zelman explains that drinking water has several benefits, including maintaining a balance of bodily fluids, controlling calories, energizing the muscles, keeping the skin looking good, helping the kidneys and maintaining a healthy bowel function. However, Glasgow-based general practitioner Margaret McCartney in a MailOnline.com article warns against drinking too much water, stating that drinking water when not thirsty may impair concentration. - See More Beverages Questions
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Q: What kind of oil can be used in a deep fryer?
A: Suitable oils for deep frying include vegetable, sunflower, sesame, corn, peanut and canola oils depending on the type of food and the fryer. Each deep fat fryer's instruction manual lists suitable oils and which to avoid. -
Q: What stove setting is a simmer?
A: Simmering a dish on a stovetop generally requires the burner to be set at the lowest setting. A simmer is just below a boil at approximately 185 degrees Fahrenheit and is identifiable by bubbles slowly reaching the surface of the liquid. -
Q: How can you test if an egg is fresh or hard-boiled?
A: Those who can't tell whether an egg is hard boiled or raw can tell the difference by placing the egg on a flat surface and spinning it by hand; a cooked egg will spin smoothly, while a raw egg will wobble. The difference in spin quality between a raw and hard-boiled egg is due to the yolk. In a cooked egg, the yolk will be solidly encased within the cooked white and will not be able to move when spun, leading to a smooth spin, while a raw egg's yolk will be able to move freely, which will cause the egg's center of gravity to shift as the yolk moves within the egg. -
Q: How long does it take to deep fry a whole chicken?
A: It takes about 4 to 5 minutes per pound of total weight to deep fry a whole chicken. Fry the chicken in oil that stays between 325 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Q: Does canned soup expire?
A: Canned soup rarely carries a "use by" label or expiration date. Instead, many canned soups contain a "best by" label. This is an indication of quality rather than safety, as most canned goods can last several years beyond this time frame with no safety concerns. -
Q: What type of bread molds the fastest?
A: According to Bread.com, the molding time of different types of bread depends on many factors. Two important factors that affect molding time are the moisture content of the bread and the presence (or lack thereof) of mold inhibitors or preservatives in the bread. - See More Cooking Questions
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Q: Does distilled water have chlorine in it?
A: Distilled water may have chlorine in it if special steps are not taken to remove it. Distillation involves boiling water and condensing the steam into a clean container. If done correctly, the water should be cleaner, but toxins may still exist. -
Q: What is salt made of?
A: Salt is a mineral that is composed of sodium and chloride and has a chemical equation of NaCl. The mineral is essential to both humans and animals. -
Q: What is McDonald's ice cream made of?
A: McDonald's indicates that its ice cream is made of milk, sugar, cream, nonfat milk solids, corn syrup solids, and artificial vanilla flavor. It also includes mono- and diglycerides, guar gum, dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, disodium phosphate, cellulose gum, and vitamin A palmitate. -
Q: How did cheese change the world?
A: The early invention of cheese led to adult human tolerance of lactose. Before the invention of cheese approximately 8,500 years ago, adult human digestive systems were uniformly intolerant of lactose. -
Q: How many tablespoons are there in one stick of butter?
A: In the United States, one stick of butter equals 8 U.S. tablespoons. If you are using the British Imperial measurement system, one stick of butter equals 6.66 U.S. tablespoons. In the metric system, this is equivalent to 118.29 milliliters. -
Q: Does ginseng contain caffeine?
A: Ginseng does not contain caffeine. It is commonly assumed to contain caffeine because of its reported ability to improve mental performance. Ginseng is an anabolic substance, while caffeine is a catabolic substance. - See More Food Facts Questions
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Q: How many grams of sugar are in a sugar packet?
A: A sugar packet contains approximately 4 grams of sugar and 16 calories. A packet of sugar is equal to both a standard sugar cube and a teaspoon of sugar. -
Q: How many tablespoons are in 1/3 cup of butter?
A: One-third cup of butter is equal to 5 1/3 tablespoons. One teaspoon is equal to 1/3 tablespoon, so the measurement is 5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of butter. These measurements are the same for butter as for other materials like flour or milk. -
Q: What is "a dash" in cooking?
A: In a recipe, a "dash" indicates about 1/16 of a teaspoon. Many old recipes have non-standard measurements that were understood during the original era but are sometimes confusing to modern cooks. -
Q: How much does one cup of rice weigh?
A: A cup of rice weighs approximately 7 ounces, according to Traditional Oven's conversion calculator. The exact weight of 1 cup of rice varies depending on the type of grain, whether the rice is cooked, how tightly packed the grains are and whether the measurement is a metric or U.S. cup. -
Q: How many ounces does a coffee cup hold?
A: One U.S. customary cup is equal to 8 fluid ounces, but not all coffee cups people use actually equal the amount in a standardized U.S. cup. Therefore, it is impossible to say that all cups equal 8 ounces, or any particular amount. -
Q: How much meat should I cook per person?
A: An average serving of meat is 3 ounces per person, so cooks should prepare portions of meat in this size. Lean meat, fish and fatty cuts all fall under this generalization. Ground meats vary in size, but the weight is consistent with other kinds of meat portions. - See More Food Measurements Questions
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