Walnuts versus pecans

Nutrition and food science comparison

Living well in the 21st century-Limassol, Cyprus. Walnut in a shell with a white background.

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Living well in the 21st century-Limassol, Cyprus. Pecan in a shell with a white background.

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Pecans and walnuts remind me of christmas and holidays, both are roasted under the fire, or even in the oven. Which technique do you prefer? I rather have it raw, but I don’t mind it roasted. The change in texture and taste gives a unique flavor.

Today, I’ll compare both nuts in regard to nutrition and food science. These nuts offer intriguing properties that go beyond their taste and texture đźŚ°.

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What are some ways to prevent olive oil from oxidizing?

 

Living well in the 21st century - Limassol, Cyprus. A brown and green container with a white top. There is a stream of olive oil dripping into the surface of a table.

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Olive oil is a versatile oil with a rich flavor, health benefits, and various uses in the kitchen. Contrary to belief, olive oil has its own antioxidants, which helps prevent oxidation than most other oils like soybean, sunflower, and peanut oils. Though it is still susceptible to rancidity when it reaches 400F/ 212C. Rancidity refers to the process where olive oil oxidizes and breaks down, leading to off-flavors, an unpleasant smell, and reduction in nutritional value.

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