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Benefits | Testing and Approval | Food Coloring Substances added to foods, known collectively as food additives, are an important element in processed foods. Food additives contribute to consumer confidence, ensuring that the processed foods they buy are of the highest quality and are safe to eat.

  Purpose | Food Packaging Materials | Shelf Life   Purpose Food packaging is something that we take for granted. Today's technological advances in printing have allowed for greater flexibility in using packaging as a marketing tool, specifically for the purpose of presenting an eye-catching means for attracting consumers to various food products.

  Food Irradiation | Misconceptions Concerning Irradiated Food Food Irradiation With increased awareness of possible serious illness caused by contaminated food, the food industry is constantly researching new methods for protecting our food supply.

See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Preparation | Canning Temperatures and Processing TimesCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips Canning Supplies | Canning Ingredients Canning is the process used to preserve fruits and vegetables for long term shelf storage.

Purchasing Tips | Cooking Tips | Cooking Oil Care | Olive Oil Tasting   Oils and Fats Purchasing Tips Purchasing Tips A product labeled "whipped butter" is regular butter that has had air beaten into it in order to increase the volume and to make it easier to spread.

Marketing Methods | Quality Factors | Purchasing Tips | Read the Label Olive oil has been a staple in the Mediterranean diet for centuries and has also become very popular in the United States as well.

Oil Extraction Methods | Types of Edible Liquid FatsOlive Oil Basics | Types of Olive Oil   Oil Extraction Methods There are numerous edible oils obtained from plant sources that are used for hundreds of culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.

Festival Breads Traditionally, festival breads were prepared to denote a special observance of religious or national importance. Some breads were made only once a year, while others were baked weekly, however many of the once-a-year breads are now being offered year round by a greater number of commercial bakers.

Enriched and/or Flavored Breads Some basic yeast bread recipes are enhanced with other ingredients that change the characteristics of the bread including the texture, flavor, and color.

Easter eggs can be colored using common foods that do not require purchasing an egg coloring kit and commercial dyes. Although the color may not be as bright, it is an option for anyone wanting to color eggs naturally.

Dyeing Easter eggs is a traditional activity that is followed in many households during the Easter holiday. Generally the parents prepare the eggs for dyeing by cooking the hard boiled eggs; and then the kids step in to help with dyeing the eggs.

Put together a spring centerpiece to brighten your table for Easter, Mother's Day, or any other special spring occasion. A homemade centerpiece is a fun way to dress up any table. There are many beautiful flowers in the spring that make perfect spring centerpieces.

The tradition of the King's Cake was originally started as a method of choosing a sacred king during the time of pre-Christian religions of Europe. The cake was baked with a nut or a bean inside and whomever got the piece containing the prize was chosen as the Sacred King. The King's Cake tradition was carried down through the generations and is still a huge part of the Carnival Season and Mardi Gras today.

The history of the King's Cake travels back to the pre-Christain religions of Europe where a man was chosen to be the "sacred king" for a year and then sacrificed to ensure a good harvest.

Classifications of RiceShort-grain Rice Varieties | Medium-grain Rice Varieties | Long-grain Rice Varieties Some grains, such as rice, are available in many different types and varieties.

 

Orange Preparation | Freezing Oranges | Orange Recipes | Tips Oranges A baseball-sized citrus fruit that generally has an orange skin and flesh that is a segmented ball of pulp and juice wrapped in a thin semi-transparent membrane.

A fresh watermelon basket is a perfect way to serve a fresh fruit salad to dress up any special occasion. Fill it with your favorite summer fruit and serve it at your next 4th of July celebration, family reunion, neighborhood cookout, or any summer get together.

  Display flowers in a pastel ceramic pitcher or a tin watering can. Display longer stemmed flowers in a 2 quart canning jar. Place old canning jars in a basket.

The New Generation MyPlate Defined | Estimated Daily Calorie Requirements The New Generation MyPlate Defined The new MyPlate icon was released in June 2011 as the new food icon to be used by the federal government.