Know : List of Largest Producers of Vegetables and Fruits

Here are the lists of top two vegetables and fruits producing countries. Note: Not all the vegetables and fruits are listed. Vegetables   Vegetable Largest Producer Second Largest Producer Dry Bean  India  Brazil Onion and Garlic  China  India Cabbage  China  India Green Bean  China  Indonesia Chick peas  India  Pakistan Pulses  India  Mozambique Cauliflowers and Broccoli  China  India Brinjal  China...

Know : Fruit Waxing and Safe-Consuming of Waxed Fruits

Fruit waxing is the process of covering fruits (and in some cases vegetables) with the artificial waxing material. Natural wax is removed first, usually by washing. Waxing materials may be either natural or petroleum-based. The primary reasons for waxing are to prevent water loss (making up for the removal in washings of the natural waxes in...

Know : A Few Facts about Sugar : Sources & Types

Sugar is the generalized name for a class of chemically-related sweet-flavored substances, most of which are used as food. They are carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are various types of sugar derived from different sources.   Chemically-different substances may also have a sweet taste, but are not classified as sugars. Some are used as lower-calorie food substitutes for...