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Nutella

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is the   brand   name of an   Italian   sweetened   hazelnut   cocoa   spread. Manufactured by the   Italian   company  Ferrero , it was introduced to the market in 1964 Pietro Ferrero, who owned a   bakery   in   Alba, Piedmont, an area known for the production of hazelnuts, sold an initial batch of 300 kilograms (660 lb) of "Pasta Gianduja" in 1946. This was originally a solid block, but Ferrero started to sell a creamy version in 1951 as "Supercrema". In 1963, Ferrero's son   Michele Ferrero   revamped   Supercrema   with the intention of marketing it throughout   Europe. Its composition was modified and it was renamed "Nutella". The first jar of Nutella left the Ferrero factory in Alba on 20 April 1964. The product was an instant success and remains widely popular. In 2012, French senator   Yves Daubigny   proposed a tax increase on palm oi...

Banana

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If You Think Bananas Are Just For Monkeys, Think Again Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Eat two bananas   before a strenuous workout   to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar. Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg cramps by eating a banana. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation. Bananas reduce swelling,  protect against type II diabetes , aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas. High in potassium and low in sa...

What is an iSi Whip

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An iSi Whip is a tool that uses gas and pressure to whip cream and create foams, fluffy sauces, light soups or infusions in just a matter of minutes instead of hours with incredible results. They are cylindrical stainless steel canisters with a handle and assorted tips for dispensing. The inert gas used with the iSi Whip is nitrous oxide (N2O) and it comes in a recyclable disposable cartridge called a charger. The N2O charge is attached to the iSi Whip canister to inject the exact amount of gas necessary to create the final product. The iSi Gourmet Whip has a brushed finish and comes in 3 different sizes: iSi Gourmet Whip ¼ liters (half pint),  iSi Gourmet Whip ½ liter (pint)   and  iSi Gourmet Whip liter (2 pints) . The polished finish  iSi Thermo Whip comes in a ½ liter (pint)  size and is the only whip on the market made specifically to keep cold foods cold for up to 8 hours without refrigeration and hot foods hot for up to 3 hours. ...