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Website: FoodData Central

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FoodData Central  is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research. It provides nutrition data of ~500K branded food products.  The  FoodData Central API  provides REST access to FoodData Central (FDC).  USDA FoodData Central data are in the public domain and they are not copyrighted. They are published under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Website: ABCDE.LV

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ABCDE.LV is a beautifully designed website built by Yuri Ivanov that shows Nutri-Score ratings for products sold in Latvia.

Inside Gopal Namkeen 250g: 620 Non-GMO Peanuts & One Very Proud Label

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Gopal Namkeen's 250g pack proudly declares that there are 620 non-GMO peanuts inside! Because nothing says 'premium snack' like counting every single peanut and bragging about it 😄 It's like the company is winking at you: "We didn't just fill the pack – we hand-counted them for your entertainment!"

Layers of Greatness: How Onions Fix Your Heart, Sugar & Mood (Without Any Therapy Bills) 🧅

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The Telugu saying "Ulli chesina melu talli kuda cheyadu" (ఉల్à°²ి à°šేà°¸ే à°®ేà°²ు తల్à°²ి à°•ూà°¡ా à°šేయదు) translates to: "Even a mother cannot do the kind of good that an onion does." While it sounds like a humorous exaggeration, this proverb is deeply rooted in both traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and modern nutritional science. 1. The Nutritional Powerhouse Modern analysis supports the proverb by showing that onions ( Allium cepa ) are packed with unique bioactive compounds that protect the body in ways few other single foods do: * Quercetin : A powerful flavonoid  antioxidant that improves blood circulation, reduces inflammation, and protects the heart. Onion is one of the highest dietary sources of quercetin. *  Allicin : Found in raw onions, this has antibacterial and antiviral properties, acting as a natural shield against infections. It is not a “medicine” — but immune-supportive food. *  Chromium : Helps in controlling blood sugar levels, which is vital for the 100+ mill...

Ferrero

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Ferrero International SpA commonly known as Ferrero Group or simply Ferrero, was founded in 1946 in Alba in Piedmont, Italy, by Pietro Ferrero, a confectioner and small-time pastry maker who laid the groundwork for the introduction of Nutella.  Since then, Ferrero has grown into one of the biggest names in the chocolate world, with over 35 brands enjoyed in over 170 countries including India . Its lineup includes popular treats like Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger, Tic Tac, and other sweets like Jelly Belly and Trolli. Ferrero produces around 365,000 tonnes of Nutella each year. Ferrero is the world's largest consumer of hazelnuts. It has been described as "one of the world's most secretive firms", reportedly to guard against industrial espionage. It has never held a press conference and does not allow media visits to its plants. Ferrero, the family-owned Italian chocolate giant, acquired one of America’s oldest breakfast cereal companies, snapping up t...