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23 Jun White vs Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole grain, and white rice is the refined version of that same grain. Each whole grain of rice consists of three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. To create white rice, a milling process removes two of the three parts. “White rice differs from brown rice in that the bran and germ are removed,”. Brown rice is simply whole rice that has not undergone the milling process, so it retains its bran and germ.
20 Jun Red peppers for Korean and Japanese varieties we are currently producing
Currently we are producing two varieties from Korean, Wa Mae Wo is hybrid pepper with early maturing with hot pungency. Used for dried pepper when the pepper is red and mature (hong gochu), ground into flakes, (gochutgaru), fresh eating when the peppers are young (put), and for making fermented pickles (jangajji) and Japanese Yatsufusa is a hot specialty pepper that originated in Japan and is also known as chilies Japones. The peppers grow in upright clusters of 5-6 at the top of an 18-24″ tall multi-branched plant and have a flavor similar to cayenne or Thai peppers.
08 Jun Ancient grain : Kamut
Kamut has a nutty flavor with kernels measuring two to three times the size of most wheat. The grains are light tan in color, while the flour is more golden than the typical wheat variety.
We recommend to blend 90% of McCabe White Organic Rice and 10% of McCabe Kamut and enjoy different flavor of different rice together
17 May Ancient grain :Grain Sorghum
Grain sorghum is versatile. It is a non-GMO crop used as:
- grain for livestock
- cover crops
- biomass
- biofuel
- food grade
- pet food
25 Apr Black Sesame Seed Health benefits and dishes
Black sesame seeds are small, flat, oily seeds that grow in the fruit pods of the Sesamum indicum plant, which has been cultivated for thousands of years. Sesame seeds grow in a variety of colors, including shades of black, brown, tan, gray, gold, and white. Black sesame seeds are primarily produced in Asia, although they’re quickly gaining popularity around the world.
Black sesame seeds are rich in nutrients that support optimal health, and regularly eating them may have specific benefits. One reason why black sesame seeds could be so beneficial to health is due to the seeds’ effects on oxidative stress, particularly for people who are living with a chronic disease. In one 8-week mouse study, consuming 0.45–0.9 mL of a black sesame seed extract per pound (1–2 mL per kg) of body weight daily improved insulin resistance, treated oxidative stress in the liver, and appeared to protect against obesity. Furthermore, some human research has shown that black sesame seeds may help reduce oxidative stress. A study in 30 people found that taking 2.5 grams of black sesame seed capsules per day for 4 weeks significantly decreased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), one of the most commonly used biomarkers of oxidative stress.
18 Apr Perilla Seeds Uses and Benefits
While chia seeds are just gaining ground as the next darling of the superfood world for their high omega-3 fatty acid, vegetarian protein and fiber content. Perilla is higher in ALA content (alpha-Linolenic acid)-containing as much as 60 percent of the healthy fat where chia seeds contain only about half of that. Perilla seed’s omega-fatty acid ratio is 6:1 omega-3s to omega-6 fatty acids; that’s the highest ratio of 3 to 6 of any known seed.
11 Apr Roasted vs Toasted
Roasting or toasting is a typical dry heating food processing operation having different objectives to meet certain specific requirements. A number of food ingredients and products are subjected to dry roasting or toasting without using oil and water. Roasted and toasted sesame seeds are similar in look and taste. The only difference is that toasted sesame seeds are made on the stove, whereas roasted sesame seeds are made in the oven. Roasting the sesame seeds makes the seed plump and intensifies the flavor, which adds a more nutty and smoky taste to your meals.
