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Food and Water
How to Improve Alcohol-Free Wine
The current scientific knowledge on the topic of alcohol reduction in wine is reviewed in The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (JSFA).
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An individual’s vitamin D level depends on their Vitamin D uptake from food and supplements, time outside in the sun, and their genetic disposition.
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New product from culled fruits
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Edible Electronics: An All-Food Supercapacitor for Medical Applications
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