Chocolate contains cocoa solids, except when it is white.
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Feb 7, 2019
White chocolate is technically not chocolate
An edible "second skin" to preserve fruits and vegetables
Founded with a grant from the from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Apeel Sciences is a California-based startup that’s developed a thin “second skin” for fruits and vegetables to preserve them for longer periods. Avocados coated with Apeel will soon hit shelves in Europe. From Technology Review: The thin coating is made from the […]
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British Prime Minister "scrapes mould off jam and eats what's underneath"
The Telegraph reports that Theresa May saves money by scraping mold off preserves and eating the untainted remains. The prime minister’s admission emerged during cabinet meeting discussions on how to reduce food waste. Ms May is said to enjoy cooking, and has a particular penchant for jam, even giving a jar to Melania Trump as […]
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Netherlands court strikes down Dutch grifter's patent claim over Ethiopia's ancient staple grain teff
Teff is one of the oldest grains to have been cultivated, a staple for so long that its original cultivation date is lost to history and can only be estimated at between 1000 and 4000 BCE; it is best known as the main ingredient in injera, the soft pancakes that are served with Ethiopian meals.
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Find your perfect side hustle with this freelancer's bible
There’s a reason you’re hearing about the gig economy in every other business story these days. More than ever, people are finding income from more than one source. And if you find the right one, a side hustle can do more than just pad your pockets – it can allow you to finally get paid […]
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Shoot your movie now with this filmmaker's master class
High-def cameras are available to anyone and for much less than they were just a decade ago. Even the phones in our pockets can be used to shoot and edit short films. It’s never been easier to be a filmmaker, providing you have the technique. Enter the Film & Cinematography Mastery Bundle, an online boot […]
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Bring your game idea to life and learn to design from home
Breaking into the indie video game market may be easier than you think. It all starts with an idea, and then it’s a matter of finding the right development platform to bring it to life. No matter what that platform is, it’s a good bet that it’s covered in the 2019 Game Dev & Design […]
