FLAVORS + kNOWLEDGE

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By: Flavors and Knowledge

Flavors and knowledge is a bilingual podcast focusing on gastronomic education concerning food to complement a healthy lifestyle. Our topics vary from health and wellness suggestions, technical procedures, recipes, stories, products, and ingredients analysis, with the overall mission of educating the consumers and generating awareness in the “truth of eating well.” Podcasts are in English with an accent and Italian. The podcast also includes the Italian version named Sapere I Sapori hosted by Chef Walter Potenza. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walter-potenza/support walterpotenza.substack.com

BLACK PEPPER HISTORY AND USE
02/12/2023

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Piper nigrum is more commonly known as the black pepper plant. Yes, as in the better half of the table condiment duo, salt, and pepper, and that’s just my humble opinion. Pepper is the most common spice in the world. The peppercorn is the plant's fruit, and depending on when it is harvested, processed, and dried, it can produce black, green, or white peppercorns. Some people mistakenly group pink peppercorns here, but pink peppercorns, originating in Peru, have no relation to Piper nigrum and only bear a spherical and culinary resemblance. It’s an easy mist...


GINGERBREAD HOUSE
12/22/2022

Brief history on the birth of gingerbread house.

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HAPPY HANUKKAH
12/19/2022

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LA CASOEULA (Kah-ZUE-lah)
12/17/2022

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WHAT IS AGAVE SYRUP
10/11/2022

Agave syrup, also known as maguey syrup or agave nectar, is a sweetener commercially produced from several species of agave, including Agave tequilana and Agave salmiana. Blue-agave syrup contains 56% fructose as a sugar providing sweetening properties.



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WHAT IS ALMOND PASTE ?
09/01/2022

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What are an almond paste and its usage?

Almond paste is a baking ingredient in cookies, cakes, tarts, and other desserts. It consists of almonds, sugar, binding or thickening agents such as corn syrup or glucose, and a natural flavoring agent, usually almond extract.

Can you eat raw almond paste?

Almond paste is perfect for filling cookies, cakes, tarts, and other desserts. It pairs particularly well with chocolate...


RECALL ALERT
08/17/2022

Company Announcement

The Gluten Free Bar of Grand Rapids, MI, is issuing a voluntary recall on The GFB 1.2 oz Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites because it may contain a potential undeclared allergen, cashew. People with any allergy or sensitivity to cashew risk a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The retail unit is in a 1.2 oz. wrapper (UPC 856818008895) with lot code 041323-174 printed on the back of the wrapper.  Photos of the product and lot code are shown below.  This recall is limited exclusively to the product and lot code listed, and no...


WHAT IS PIZZA NAPOLETANA?
08/15/2022

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Buongiorno amici:

Today’s food cast concerns Pizza Napoletana. Below is some crucial info on the pizza.

Rule #1Neapolitan Pizza is a hand-crafted, artisanal product. Every pizza is unique, much like a snowflake, and will take on its character. Italian rules state that a Neapolitan pizza must be “somewhat roundish.”

Rule #2Neapolitan Pizza dough must be made with only water, salt, fresh yeast, and “Double Zero” flour imported from Naple...


WHAT IS A SAVARIN?
08/09/2022

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Salve amici:

In the 18th century, the chef of Stanislas Leszczynski, the exiled king of Poland, had accidentally made a very dry, tasteless Gugelhupf (Kouglof) for dinner. Being very upset about this, the king not only refused to eat the dessert but also threw it away in anger. So what is particular in the recipe for savarins/babas? The essential ingredients of the recipe are pretty simple: flour, yeast, eggs, and butter...


RECALL ALERT July 28, 2022
07/30/2022

Summary

Company Announcement Date: July 28, 2022, FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared almonds Company Name: Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections Brand Name: Milk chocolate-covered blueberries Product Description: Milk chocolate-covered blueberries.

UPC # 81321300430 and an expiration date of April 5, 2023, stamped on the backside.

What is a Food Recall?

A food recall occurs when a food producer takes a product off the market because there is reason to believe that it may cause consumers to become ill. In addition, government agencies may request or re...