Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Value Statement(s)
A statement(s) setting forth what a firm or institution believes in, that is, its convictions, its char- acter or its beliefs.
-
Vacuum
A space which is completely empty of all matter, including air. A space exhausted of its air content. A longstanding concept of natural philosophy that provides a useful tabla rasa on which to construct our models of reality: a completely empty space devoid of all matter, a void. In the fifth century B.C.E., Leucippus of…
-
Use Life
The length of time that a food in a container will remain in acceptable condition after initial use by a consumer.
-
Upper control limit for the average
A system of determining the pattern that sample averages should follow if a constant system of choice is operating.
-
Unsaturated
A term descriptive of the carbon-hydro- gen makeup of the fatty acid portion of a fat or oil. The term refers specifically to a shortage of hydrogen atoms in the oil’s molecular structure. The less the hydrogen content, the greater the degree of unsaturation and the greater the reactivity with oxygen. Highly unsaturated oils tend…
-
Unsalted
Foods that carry only the sodium naturally present in the ingredients.
-
Unleavened bread
Bread made without yeast or leavening agents. Delve into the realm of bread crafted without the inclusion of any leavening agent—a remarkable category known as unleavened bread. Matzos serve as a prime exemplification of this unique style of bread. Created solely from flour, unleavened bread captivates with its simplicity and distinct characteristics. It forgoes the…
-
Turmeric
Powder from the dried rhizomes of a perennial plant of the ginger family to flavor and color foods. A tropical, aromatic, perennial herb of the ginger family. A strong-smelling, slightly bitter-tasting golden spice also known as curcuma, which is used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Available at grocery stores. This spice is derived…
-
Truffle
Edible fungi which grows underground, very delicate. French truffles are black while Italian truffles are white. A savory and fleshy type of fungi, characterized by a fragile aroma, which is employed to enhance the flavor and presentation of diverse culinary creations. This subterranean delicacy is commonly unearthed with the assistance of trained canines, typically truffle…
-
Troy
A system of weights based on a pound equals 12 ounces.
Got any book recommendations?