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天然由来の甘味料が白砂糖より高い理由─自然の恵みをそのまま届けるために─

健康意識が高まるなかで、羅漢果（らかんか）やアガベシロップ、きび糖といった「天然甘味料」を選ぶ人が増えています。ただ、いざ購入しようとすると、白砂糖よりもかなり高い価格に驚くこともあるのではないでしょうか。その理由は、単に「健康志向だから高い」というわけではなく、原料・製造方法・流通の違いにしっかりと根拠があります。 1. 原料そのものが希少 白砂糖の原料となるサトウキビやてんさいは、世界中...

What is "low carb"? Is it too late to ask now? Definition and concept

In recent years, the term "low-carb" has become more common in convenience stores and supermarkets. There are an increasing number of products with reduced sugar content, such as bread, sweets, and...

Coffee and Health - A cup to balance your mind and body

When you wake up in the morning, in between work, or after a meal. Coffee has become a beloved part of life all over the world. I'm sure there are many people who feel relaxed just by smelling the...

"Afternoon Luxury" Rooted in Japan - The Spread of Afternoon Tea Culture -

The soft aroma of steaming tea, gorgeously presented sweets and savory dishes, and quiet time. Afternoon tea was once a symbol of the social culture of the British upper class. However, in recent y...

Are food allergies treatable?

-Treatment, hope, and how to cope with everyday life- Food allergy. It is a familiar yet serious health issue in which the food we eat on a daily basis can sometimes be life-threatening. The num...

Have you heard the term "carbohydrate fatigue" around town lately?

Many people today suffer from chronic ailments such as "I just can't shake off the fatigue," "I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon," and "I can't concentrate for long." The cause of these probl...