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Roskachestvo specialists conducted a study of olive mayonnaise, evaluating the products of 18 brands popular among Russians. None of the samples were reported to have any safety issues and were free of toxic compounds, pesticides or pathogens. All samples also contained olives' DNA, which suggests that the mayonnaise was actually made using olive oil. The products of 8 brands met the increased requirements of the Roskachestvo standard, since they did not contain preservatives. The violation was revealed in one sample containing an unspecified preservative, and in the products of 4 brands, in which the actual mass fraction of fat was slightly less than the declared one.

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Few would argue that a good dinner becomes even tastier when a beautiful view opens up from the establishment. In the Canadian province of Manitoba, near Churchill, a temporary diner called Dan's Diner has appeared, which offers guests an unforgettable meal, during which you can admire the northern lights. The remote location can only be reached in a Tundra Buggy vehicle with 1.5m wheels, which is commonly used for polar bear watching. The car picks up guests in Churchill, and then transports them across the frozen river into a fabulous snow-covered landscape. Here, at 58 degrees north latitude, the car turns into a diner, where - weather permitting - you can see the northern lights through the panoramic windows and skylights. The diner offers unique dishes prepared by the chef Jared Vossen. Dan's Diner will be open from February 28 to March 8. Ticket prices start at $ 264.

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Two French biologists have managed to create something incredible in the market for vegan alternatives - Philippine Suler and Sherilyn Tavisuk presented an in-shell vegetable egg that almost looks like a real one. While most of these products come in powder form that must be added to baked goods, the new product could revolutionize vegan nutrition as it completely mimics the experience of eating a regular egg. According to the developers, against the background of thriving veganism, it becomes obvious that in everyday life people most of all lack plant eggs that could be used in cooking various dishes, so they decided to fix the current situation.

The new eggs take on the name Les Merveilloeufs. At the moment, their recipe is kept secret - the French women only say that they do not contain animal products, but are made exclusively from plant and mineral components. It took women over three years and about 50 experimental recipes to finally get a product with the same look and consistency as a chicken egg. It is noted that the fat and protein content of Les Merveilloeufs eggs is about 10% lower than that of regular eggs. The new product is expected to become commercially available in mid-2020.

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Spanish baker Juan Manuel Moreno of the Pan Piña luxury bakery in Algatosina, Malaga province, has created the most expensive bread in the world - a 400 g loaf costs 1,380 euros. The bread is adorned with edible gold and silver pieces and edible flowers. In addition, the baker used salt in the dough, manually extracted from the stones. The bread was presented at the largest European gastronomic fair Madrid Fusión, which took place in Madrid. Last year, Juan Manuel Moreno also presented elite bread, which at that time was one of the most expensive in the world, but cost only 200 euros per loaf.

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American jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. opened its first cafe in Europe - it is located in London in the Harrods department store. Blue Box Café became the fourth location of the famous company: in 2017, the first cafe opened in New York, and at the end of last year - in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The interior of the London café, like its "brothers", is made in Tiffany's signature turquoise color, set off by silver details. Croissants with raspberry jam, fried chicken with truffles, sandwiches with smoked salmon, cream cheese and green onions are just a few of the dishes on the Blue Box Café's menu, which focuses on the classics. To pay tribute to British tradition, the London establishment will feature a wide range of teas. Dishes will be served on Tiffany bone china.

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Scientists from the University of Malaga in Spain and the Italian Institute of Technology have created a T-shirt that generates electricity based on the temperature difference between the human body and the environment. In other words, the difference between the heat generated by the human body while walking, running or playing sports and the colder ambient temperature can be converted into heat energy. How can you use it? For example, charging your phone while wearing such a high-tech T-shirt while running, or generating energy in extreme situations, the researchers say.

A distinctive feature of the new type of clothing is the presence of tomato peel in it. To attach carbon nanoparticles (such as graphene and carbon nanofibers) that act as thermoelectric generators to a cotton T-shirt, scientists needed what they call biological glue. To do this, they made a liquid solution from tomato peel and carbon nanoparticles, which they then sprayed onto the T-shirt. The tomato mass easily penetrated the fabric, giving it electrical properties, while the resulting material was very resistant to washing. Experts note that tomato peel is a cheap by-product of the industry, and such an unusual application not only gives it a second life, but also allows you to solve the problem of waste. Researchers are currently working on improving the T-shirt, trying to make it completely wash and iron resistant.

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Roskontrol experts conducted a study of the quality of butter on the Russian market and shared disappointing results - more than 60% of products did not pass the test and ended up on the black list. Out of 36 samples of butter, assessed by experts, only 9. The main complaints from the researchers arose about the fat composition of products - in most samples this composition did not correspond to milk fat, which indicates falsification. Some manufacturers also had a discrepancy between the actual and declared fat content of the butter. Experts do not recommend purchasing products of little-known brands at suspiciously low prices, since in this case there is a high risk of running into a low-quality product.

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The traditional Pancake Race dedicated to Maslenitsa will take place on February 25 in the British city of Olney. The tradition of the holiday dates back to 1445 - it is believed that at this time one city woman was so carried away by cooking pancakes that she arrived late for the service in the parish church. The woman had to run to work with a frying pan in her hands, flipping pancakes along the way. The legend stuck and the locals turned it into one of their favorite pastimes. Olney women can now take part in the Pancake Race by running 380 meters in their traditional housewife outfit with an apron and headdress. Of course, at this time, women should have a frying pan with pancakes in their hands, which should be thrown as many times as possible during the race. The race is immediately followed by a church service, where prizes are awarded to the winners.

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Spanish startup Prime Roots has launched an all-vegetarian bacon, which is marketed as a great source of protein. It is made from mushroom mycelium, which, according to experts, requires minimal resources for growth and at the same time contains much more protein than plants used as an alternative to meat. Another advantage of mushroom mycelium is the lack of taste, so there is no need to mask any extraneous aromas, as is often the case with plants. Thanks to its versatile taste and texture, the mycelium can be used to create any substitute for meat or seafood, the developers say. To prepare bacon, the mycelium is boiled in small batches, then cut into strips, like bacon, and smoked, acquiring a characteristic smoky aroma. Vegetable and coconut oils give the vegan bacon its oily flavor. It is noted that the new product is perfectly absorbed by the body, does not contain allergens and GMOs, and also has a delicious taste. The price for a 240g pack of bacon is $ 9.99.

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The traditional Long Sausage Festival was held in Kaliningrad, where you could taste a variety of meat delicacies and have fun. The event began with a solemn "sausage procession", and the main treat of the holiday was a 30-meter sausage weighing 100 kg and 20 cm in diameter, which was being worked on by a local meat processing plant. In total, about 500 kg of sausages were sold at the festival, including sausages prepared according to old recipes. The event was attended by over 2000 people. It should be noted that the Long Sausage Festival is one of the five best winter gastronomic festivals in Russia.

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From 23 to 25 February in the Italian city of Ivrea, the traditional Battle of the Oranges, or Carnevale di Ivrea, will take place - one of the craziest and most anticipated events in Italy. This unusual tradition, dating back to 1808, is a three-day festival that attracts over 100,000 spectators annually. As the name suggests, the participants in the battle are mercilessly throwing oranges at each other. The event simulates a civil war between Napoleonic troops and the people of Ivrea who rebelled against an oppressive government, and oranges play the role of arrows. With an exciting outdoor event, viewers have the chance to experience one of the most turning points in Italian history. For three days of celebration, about 350 tons of oranges are usually consumed. The Battle of the Oranges is accompanied by colorful carnival processions, competitions, as well as performances by musical and folklore groups.

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The rare pink-red flesh kiwi recently introduced by New Zealand kiwi grower Zespri will be on sale later this year. It will be possible to try the new product only in New Zealand, but here it will also be sold in limited quantities. According to experts, it will take them about two years to grow enough fruit for buyers. In the future, the red kiwi will go on sale in Asia. It is known that a red kiwi will cost a quarter more than a traditional green kiwi. The unusual color of the fruit was achieved thanks to the increased content of anthocyanins - pigments and antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular and cognitive health. It is noted that red kiwi has an incredibly sweet taste with a berry tint and a very thin skin. People who have already tried it found the novelty simply amazing.

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British archaeologists from the Oxford Archeology organization during excavations in Aylesbury (England, Buckinghamshire) found four chicken eggs in a swampy earthen hole, which are believed to be 1700 years old. The eggs were very fragile, so three of them cracked, releasing a fetid odor, but the specialists managed to save the fourth egg. Archaeologists believe that the swampy pit may have been used by the Romans as a so-called "well of desires." For obvious reasons, the Romans associated eggs with rebirth and fertility, so they probably threw eggs in a hole making wishes for the gods of the underworld to fulfill them. According to experts, the pit was originally intended for malting grain for the purpose of subsequent brewing (from the 2nd to the 3rd century AD), after which they found another application.

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Vegan alternatives to meat have become more and more popular lately, but despite the growing variety of such products on the market, no one has yet been able to accurately recreate the structure of meat, since it is very difficult. A novelty from Barcelona-based Spanish startup Novameat appears to be an exception - their beef steak has been dubbed the "most realistic" plant-based steak, as it faithfully mimics the texture and appearance of real meat. The product is made from peas, seaweed and beetroot juice that are extruded into fine fibers to simulate muscle tissue. Steak production is based on the patented micro-extrusion technology, with the help of which it is possible to obtain fibers with a diameter of 100 to 500 microns and recreate the structure of real meat by interweaving muscle fibers and fat.

According to the developers, the new steak will appear in some restaurants in Spain and Italy this year, and in 2021 other countries will be able to taste it. To date, the production of 50 g of vegetable steak costs $ 1.5, but in the future Novameat intends to reduce the cost of its product. There are also plans for next year to launch a device that will produce 50 kg of steak per hour.

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Jackfruit, or Indian breadfruit, is a relative of figs and has become incredibly popular in recent years for its potential as an alternative to meat in vegetarian and vegan cooking. In addition to its taste, the fruit is widely prized for its abundance of vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients. Recently, the American company MBF Brands launched the world's first jackfruit vodka called Slapjack. Vodka is distilled from corn, distilled 6 times, filtered 3 times, after which natural jackfruit juice is added to it. The taste of Slapjack Vodka is described as juicy and tropical, with notes of mango, banana, pineapple, orange and peach. The drink can be served on its own or added to cocktails.

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Roskontrol conducted a study of crab sticks, evaluating the products of four brands preferred by Russian consumers. All samples showed inappropriate protein content, which does not better affect the nutritional value of crab sticks. In addition, some samples exceeded in starch and glutamic acid (flavor enhancer), with three brands receiving taste comments due to the presence of sweet and astringent notes and a pronounced aroma. The appearance of crab sticks did not cause any complaints from experts. According to the results of the study, Roskontrol recognized all products as safe, added two samples to the blacklist, and one sample to the list of goods with comments. Only one brand of crab sticks was recommended for purchase.

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Dutch startup Meatable has launched production of cultured pork in a lab as the swine flu epidemic cuts global supplies of the product by a quarter, pushing the cost of meat up. The company has already raised $ 10 million to implement its project. Today, most startups are developing artificial beef, which is why Meatable stands out significantly from its competitors. A new way of producing meat cells without the need to kill animals is to take tissue samples from pigs, modify those tissues into pluripotent stem cells with the ability to transform into any type of cell in the body, and then culture these cells into muscle and adipose tissue. with which you can create pork. Startup Meatable plans to develop a bioreactor to create cultured pork this year, and an industrial plant is slated to launch in 2025 that will produce thousands of kilograms of meat. Employees of the company note that the production of cultured meat grown in the laboratory requires 96% less water and 99% less land than in the case of agriculture.

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As you know, the negative impact of airports on the environment is extremely high, but recently the San Diego International Airport (USA) showed its efforts to ensure environmental sustainability - it entered into a partnership agreement with the nearby Ballast Point brewery, which brewed beer using purified water from airport air conditioners. About 380,000 liters of condensate are collected here annually. Drinking condensation dripping from huge air conditioners may not seem like a very attractive idea, but airport officials say they have taken all the necessary steps to clean and disinfect the water. The result of the common efforts was a kelsh called SAN Test Pilot - a light and fresh drink with notes of ripe fruits and a strength of 5.8%. It is noted that the main goal of the specialists was to create a beer with an emphasis on the water used, and not on the hops.

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Japanese bakery Panya offers its customers funny and extremely cute buns made in the shape of the fluffy buttocks of corgi dogs. The buns are made with rice flour and are filled with apple jam and custard. As a result of baking, the buns take on a shade remarkably similar to corgi hair, and the small tail and dough legs, decorated with dark chocolate or food coloring, add realism. After the buns have cooled, the bakers will slightly cut them in the center to maximize the anatomical resemblance.

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Located in Taipei, Taiwan, Polar Cafe has managed to win over customers with its coffee drinks decorated with adorable marshmallow polar bears. In addition to drinks with a polar bear holding tiny cookies on its paw and a bear floating on an ice floe, the cafe also offers themed options for decorating drinks - a Christmas bear with a red nose and a candy cane hanging from a cup, and a bear holding a Taiwanese moon cake on its leg. which is commonly eaten on Mid-Autumn Festival. All marshmallow bears are handmade, so adding such a stylish decoration to the drink is an expensive pleasure - you will have to pay $ 3.6 for it.

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Rodney Strong Vineyards California winery in Healdsburg (USA) suffered serious losses as a result of an unfortunate incident when a tank of red wine in a vineyard opened and all its contents leaked into a local river. The winery reportedly lost almost 380,000 liters (450,000 bottles) of Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The leak was due to the accidental opening of a door near the bottom of the tank, causing all of the wine to end up in the site's sewer system, degrading the quality of the water in the tributary of the river that flows into the Pacific Ocean. Representatives of the winery are deeply saddened by the situation and are currently conducting an internal investigation to prevent such cases. The leak is viewed by experts as a mechanical error, not a human error. Winery Rodney Strong Vineyards did not release information on the cost of the spilled wine capacity, but it is known that the losses will amount to millions of dollars.

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potatoes, smoked sausage

Rice and chicken are a wonderful combination. And chicken wings baked with rice in the oven is very tasty! When baked, rice is saturated with the aroma of chicken and spices - as a result, it acquires an interesting and rich taste. Serve such a dish for dinner or lunch!

chicken wings, rice, carrots, onions, vegetable oil, salt, cumin, curry, garlic, ground pepper, bay leaf, water

With just two ingredients - potatoes and smoked sausage - you can prepare an original and delicious dish. When baked with sausage, potatoes are impregnated with an appetizing smoked aroma. This kind of dinner or lunch will please everyone, without exception!

potatoes, smoked sausage

Hearty and tasty bulgur dish with meatballs, green peas and asparagus beans. Soaked in juices of vegetables and meat, bulgur turns out to be crumbly and rich. Caraway and curry add a delicious taste. You immediately cook both a meat dish and a side dish for it. And all in one pan!

bulgur, minced meat, green frozen peas, green beans, onions, carrots, curry, caraway seeds, parsley, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper ...

According to this recipe, pork ribs are marinated in honey-soy sauce with onions and spices, and baked in a "sleeve", which allows the spicy marinade to completely saturate the meat. The ribs are juicy, soft, with a wonderful aroma of spices - it's very tasty!

pork ribs, onion, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, cumin, ground paprika, ground turmeric, coriander

Oven-baked chicken drumsticks with buckwheat and vegetables are a great dish for an everyday lunch or dinner. Both the chicken and the side dish are prepared at the same time. Chicken drumsticks are juicy and very tasty due to preliminary marinating in sour cream, and buckwheat porridge is crumbly, fragrant, soaked in juices of meat and vegetables.

chicken legs, buckwheat groats, carrots, onions, sour cream, garlic, water, sunflower oil, hops-suneli, salt, ground black pepper, dill

This interesting, juicy dish is made from two types of mushrooms, green beans with the addition of green peas, onions and carrots. A great addition to any side dish! The dish can be cooked all year round - we take frozen beans and peas out of season.

green beans, ice cream green peas, fresh mushrooms, fresh oyster mushrooms, onions, carrots, tomato juice, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil

An interesting and very successful recipe for a jellied pie dough. Today I will try to make a pie with meatballs. See the recipe and repeat to your health!

minced meat, onions, salt, ground black pepper, Peking cabbage, parsley, eggs, kefir, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, butter, starch ...

Very tasty, one might even say gorgeous baked meat in glaze. A win-win option for the main course on the festive table!

I love these recipes - in one pan in 40 minutes a hearty and delicious family lunch or dinner is ready without much effort on my part. The pasta is saturated with the juice of tomato gravy made from chicken hearts and vegetables, and the offal is soft and juicy.

chicken wings, rice, carrots, onions, vegetable oil, salt, cumin, curry, garlic, ground pepper, bay leaf, water

Chicken schnitzel breaded with cheese and homemade rusks is a very tasty and quick dish. Chicken fillet turns out to be soft, with a crispy cheese crust. You can prepare meat for such a dish the night before, but you can cook it the next day.

chicken fillet, hard cheese, white bread, eggs, flour, ground paprika, curry, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil

Great quick snack. The guests will not take me by surprise.

hard cheese, carrots, eggs, salt, ground black pepper, mayonnaise, garlic, herbs

Oven cauliflower is a great side dish for meat or a separate dish for vegetable lovers. Cauliflower is baked with garlic, turmeric and three types of ground pepper. The cooking process is simple and does not take much time. Baked cauliflower with spices will become a "highlight" of any lunch or dinner!

cauliflower, ground turmeric, ground paprika, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, salt, sugar, garlic, vegetable oil

Many people love potato pancakes with meat filling (sorcerers), but no one has yet said that they like to stand by the stove and fry them! In today's recipe I will try to combine all the usual ingredients and somehow make my life easier. Oven-baked large pancake in the form of a roll stuffed with minced meat - for the whole family!

potatoes, minced meat, onions, garlic, dill, sour cream, eggs, flour, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper

Stewed chicken liver in tomato and sour cream sauce cooks very quickly. The liver is juicy and tender, and the marjoram makes it more aromatic. This hearty and tasty dish can be called versatile - most side dishes go well with it.

A very simple dish to prepare is cabbage baked with chicken in the sleeve. It takes literally 10 minutes of your time, the oven will do the rest. Vegetables and chicken are stewed in their own juice. Meat and cabbage are juicy, soft and aromatic. In addition, cabbage will serve as a wonderful side dish.

Croquettes made from boiled beans and grated cheese are an excellent snack, both on their own and as an addition to vegetable salads or meat dishes. Breaded croquettes are deep-fried, they turn out ruddy and tender on the inside, with a bright cheese aroma. Try to cook!

white beans, hard cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, lettuce

When you are tired of ordinary sandwiches and you want to diversify your morning menu, try toasts with scrambled eggs and cheese. This is a great option for a balanced breakfast, two-in-one - a hot sandwich and scrambled eggs at the same time. A minimum of ingredients and effort, and a spectacular breakfast guaranteed!

toast bread, eggs, hard cheese, salt, ground black pepper, butter

A quick and easy way to cook Asian-style roast pork. The meat is first quickly fried until golden brown, then with onions, then stewed with sesame and soy sauce. The hassle is minimal, and the meat turns out to be very appetizing - caramel-golden, tender and piquant in taste.

A hearty and easy-to-prepare dish of beans, it is perfect for both lean and everyday meals. Beans are stewed in tomato sauce with onions, carrots and spices, and acquire a rich taste and mouth-watering aroma. The paprika adds a bit of spice to this dish.

Another way to cook chicken wings in an original and tasty way is to bake them in coconut flakes. This crispy breading allows the chicken to retain its juiciness and adds a light, pleasant aroma to the dish.

chicken wings, coconut flakes, mayonnaise, adjika, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, sauce

Stewed cabbage with chicken hearts in tomato sauce is an excellent hearty dish for a homemade lunch or dinner. In addition, chicken hearts are more budgetary than meat, but the dish turns out to be very worthy.

white cabbage, chicken heart, onions, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, butter, vegetable oil, water, salt, spicy herbs, ground black pepper ...

Meatballs are a very convenient meat dish that goes with any side dish. I suggest diversifying this dish by adding oatmeal to the meatballs and baking them in a creamy cheese sauce with spices. The meatballs are very tender and aromatic.

minced meat, cream, onions, carrots, hard cheese, oat flakes, soy sauce, spicy herbs, salt, ground black pepper, water, sunflower oil

Marinate chicken breast in soy sauce with honey. You can bake in the oven or on the grill. Just three ingredients, minimum of your time, and the result is as if you spent the whole day in the kitchen!

"Pizza" on bread can be made in the morning for a hearty breakfast or when there is no time to fiddle with the dough. Any filling can be, but I prefer to make this pizza with half-smoked sausage and cheese.

eggs, milk, loaf, semi-smoked sausage, hard cheese, ketchup, salt, vegetable oil, herbs

The vegetable and meat casserole is a wonderful two-in-one dish. The meat and onions for this casserole are pre-fried, and the potato slices are boiled for a short time, which allows them to be completely baked.

beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil, hard cheese, sour cream, butter, dill, salt

pork ribs, onion, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, cumin, ground paprika, ground turmeric, coriander

I present another recipe for a simple dish - wok funchose with chicken and vegetables. This dish will impress lovers of Pan-Asian cuisine! Making wok rice noodles with chicken and vegetables is quick and easy! So, if you want to cook something unusual, at the same time quickly, then be sure to take note of the recipe.