Cucumber Production

Production Requirements Cucumbers are warm season vegetables. They do not tolerate frost. Temperatures below 10° C (50° F) may impact crop growth and negatively affect fruit quality. They require well drained, compaction-free locations with ample fertility. Freshmarket cucumbers respond well to plasticulture and fertigation. High levels of nitrogen may result in excess leaf growth and …
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Food And Mood

Did you know that what you eat can affect your mental health? Some foods contain vitamins and nutrients that support brain health and help improve mood, energy and concentration levels. Fruits and vegetables Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibre found in food. They are the main source of energy for your body. Fruits and …
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Fermented Foods And New Challenges In The Use Of Bacteria

CONICET researchers studying new metabolic pathways in lactic acid bacteria. One potential way to develop high-quality food and control potential health risks . For over ten years Christian Magni , biochemical and principal investigator of CONICET at the Laboratory of Physiology and Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria , Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of …
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How To Improve Your Gut Health

We’re becoming increasingly aware of the role our gut plays on our overall health. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to know what’s true or false. So how do we improve our gut health? What’s the difference between good bacteria and bad bacteria? Are gut health supplements and cleanses the only …
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Grandma Beaumont’s Pickles

Ingredients 5-6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) green tomatoes (not vital, but smaller size ones look good) 1 1/2 pounds (600 grams) small white onions (look better and slice into nice small rings) 2 or 3 cucumbers (apple variety enhances as they have larger, fleshly seeds) 2 tablespoon salt 4 cups white sugar (more or less) 2 …
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“Mudders” Pickles

There is no better way to preserve those summer garden vegetables then a good mustard pickle. Almost a necessity on a fish cakes, A jiggs dinners and a fixture on the table for many a mug up in homes across the Island. This is a good guideline base recipe upon which anything you want can …
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Homemade Umeboshi (Japanese Salt-Preserved Plums)

Update: I’ve revised this, possibly the most popular umeboshi recipe in English online, to include some key troubleshooting notes. Originally published June 18, 2009. My mom has been making a batch of umeboshi every year since, and I’ve also added some more notes from her. My mother came for a visit this week, bringing along …
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Fermented Food Of Hue People

In late 2019, on the occasion of the special ASEAN-Korea summit conference, Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) organized the seminar: “Fermented Food in Cuisine of ASEAN and Korea.” As a representative of Vietnam, I introduced the fermented food of Hue to the Korean public with the speech: “Fermented Foods in Traditional Cuisine of Hue: Value, …
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Guxiangqing Pickled Vegetables

Manchurian Pickled Cabbage Manchurian pickled cabbage has rich lactic acid bacteria, refined fibers and vitamin B1,B2 and C; its low calories makes it a healthier dish. And the Korean style kimchi is the best side dish for hot pots and savory stinky hot pots. All products are examined, no artificial additives and no pesticide residues. …
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Chinese Cheese Fermenting Flavor

FERMENTED tofu, which is known in Chinese as furu or doufuru, is an intriguing condiment in Chinese cuisine. The texture of fermented tofu is similar to blue cheese or feta cheese. In fact, the tofu is often referred to as “Chinese cheese.” The origin of the technique used in fermenting tofu isn’t known, but the …
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Story Of Nhut – A Specialty Of Nghe An

For [Vietnamese] northerners, fermented pickles are part and parcel of daily meals, but for locals in central provinces, particularly Nghe An, nhút (pickle made from young jackfruit) is a real specialty. Ho Thi Nguyet from the rural district of Thanh Chuong said most households in the province know how to make nhút but the most delicious came from her district. Asked …
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Avocado Green Pickle Salsa

Spicy, sour, sweet or dill. Whatever your pickle preference, it’s likely Mt. Olive Pickles in Wayne County has your pickle craving covered. With almost 100 years in the pickle business, Mt. Olive  has certainly earned a reputation for being tops in the pickle industry. That reputation is not just in North Carolina, home of Mt. Olive Pickles, …
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Cucumber Relish

Relish is a traditional North American condiment. It originated as a way to use up an abundance of homegrown vegetables and fruit. This mixed pickle also served as an easy way for our pioneer ancestors to add variety to their plain and basic diets. For best flavour allow jars to stand for 2 weeks before …
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