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Why “Pure” Is Only One Word on a Food Pack
Learn what pure means on a food label and which pack details help you understand an ingredient more completely.
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Food JournalJournal archive · edition 03
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Opening storyWhy “Pure” Is Only One Word on a Food Pack 6 min
12 stories in this editionPage 3 of 8Fresh trails through food and home
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Wood-Pressed and Cold-Pressed Oils: Two Useful Ideas
Understand wood-pressed and cold-pressed oil, including equipment, temperature, flavour and everyday storage.
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What “Unpolished Dal” Describes
Learn what unpolished dal describes and how processing, appearance and cooking behaviour can vary between pulses.
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Hand-Pounded Rice: Understanding the Process
Follow hand-pounded rice from paddy through dehusking and bran removal, then discover how to cook it at home.
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“No Added Preservatives”: A Simple Label Guide
Understand what no added preservatives means and why ingredients, packaging and storage directions still matter.
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Premium, Heritage and Artisanal Food Labels
Explore what premium, heritage and artisanal food labels can mean, from special varieties to skilled small-scale processes.
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Why Soaking Dal Changes the Way It Cooks
Discover how soaking dal changes hydration, cooking time and texture—and how to use the technique on busy weekdays.
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Tadka Timing: Why Spice Order Matters
Learn why whole spices, powders and aromatics enter tadka at different moments for better aroma and flavour.
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What Happens When Whole Spices Bloom in Oil
See how gentle heat helps whole spices release aroma into oil and brings depth to everyday Indian cooking.
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Why Freshly Ground Atta Changes Over Time
Learn how freshly ground atta can change in aroma, water absorption and dough behaviour during storage.
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Why Cooking Oil Can Smell Rancid
Understand why cooking oil can develop a stale smell and how simple storage habits protect flavour.
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What Roasting Does to Rava, Besan and Millets
Explore how dry roasting changes the aroma, colour and cooking behaviour of rava, besan and millet flour.
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