It is well known how Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, has powerful…
It is well known how Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, has powerful antioxidant properties. Vitamin C is an antioxidant because it has the capability to give away hydrogen atoms to harmful unstable free radical molecules, reducing then those dangerous molecules. Free radicals turn into more stable molecules, and consequently Vitamin C decreases oxidative damage and lowers the risk of certain chronic diseases.
Read DetailsMilk is an unstable oil in water emulsion. If you let the mi…
Milk is an unstable oil in water emulsion. If you let the milk sit, the low density fat droplets will rise and collect on the top. This fat top is cream. As a kid, Mrs. Martinetto used to dislike this cream layer forming when she made hot chocolate. After she let the hot whole milk cool, she was able to easily remove the cream layer floating on top of the milk. Not only she enjoyed her cocoa, but she also decreased the amount of saturated fat in her chocolate milk.
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