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The Paper Making Process 2007-10-15 00:42:19 Paper is used for writing and printing, for wrapping and packaging, and for a variety of other applications ranging from kitchen towels to the manufacture of building materials. In modern times, paper has become a basic material, commonly found in almost all parts of the world. The development of machinery for its production in large [...] ...

Meat Processing Business 2007-10-14 08:12:17 Meat processing has become a very important segment of the Philippine economy as the population grew to a base of more than 84 million consumers. The industry now contributes over P70 billion to the gross domestic product annually, provides 60,000 direct and indirect jobs, and supports allied businesses such as packaging, canning, advertising, printing, media, [...] ...

Growing Malunggay (Moringa) 2007-10-14 00:41:17 An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and easily in many different climates. Where to plant Moringa (more…) ...

Growing Malunggay (Moringa) 2007-10-14 00:41:17 An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and [...] ...

Meat Preservation Tips 2007-10-13 00:38:24 Meat preservation - principally concerned with the application of measures to delay meat spoilage which are caused by municipal chemical and physical changes. Three general principles of meat preservation: 1. Prevention of microbial growth (more…) ...

Meat Preservation Tips 2007-10-13 00:38:24 Meat preservation - principally concerned with the application of measures to delay meat spoilage which are caused by municipal chemical and physical changes. Three general principles of meat preservation: 1. Prevention of microbial growth ...

Sago is More Than Just a Halo-Halo Ingredient 2007-10-12 00:36:46 Your favorite P5 sago drink can do more than just quench your thirst. Apart from being an indispensable ingredient in “halo-halo” [an iced mixed snack], sago has been found to have many industrial uses, according to researchers from the University of the Philippines-Mindanao. For one, the plant from which sago is sourced is considered the world’s biggest producer of starch, according to scientists. (more…) ...

Sago is More Than Just a Halo-Halo Ingredient 2007-10-12 00:36:46 Your favorite P5 sago drink can do more than just quench your thirst. Apart from being an indispensable ingredient in “halo-halo” [an iced mixed snack], sago has been found to have many industrial uses, according to researchers from the University of the Philippines-Mindanao. For one, the plant from which sago is sourced is considered the world’s biggest [...] ...

Pangasius Catfish, New Business Opportunities 2007-10-11 00:35:53 Pioneer animal feeds firm Vitarich Corp. is taking the lead in locally culturing the fish Pangasius, also known as sutchi catfish or striped catfish, which may be the next generation fish in the country. Originally cultured in Vietnam and Thailand, the Pangasius fish is in great demand in the United States, Europe, Russia and China with its fillet meat popular among high end restaurants worldwide. (more…) ...

Pangasius Catfish, New Business Opportunities 2007-10-11 00:35:53 Pioneer animal feeds firm Vitarich Corp. is taking the lead in locally culturing the fish Pangasius, also known as sutchi catfish or striped catfish, which may be the next generation fish in the country. Originally cultured in Vietnam and Thailand, the Pangasius fish is in great demand in the United States, Europe, Russia and China [...] ...

There’s Business from Tree Roots and Barks 2007-10-10 00:35:06 Creative Innovation from Tree Roots Traditionally, materials used include premium hardwoods such as narra, tindalo, akle and ipil. These species used to abound in the Philippine forest. Because suitable wood materials are scarce, there has been a shift to the use of minor forest products for furniture manufacture. These minor forest products include rattan, bamboo and buri. Surprisingly, furniture made from these materials were accepted easily both in the local and foreign markets. (more…) ...

There’s Business from Tree Roots and Barks 2007-10-10 00:35:06 Creative Innovation from Tree Roots Traditionally, materials used include premium hardwoods such as narra, tindalo, akle and ipil. These species used to abound in the Philippine forest. Because suitable wood materials are scarce, there has been a shift to the use of minor forest products for furniture manufacture. These minor forest products include [...] ...

Tilapia Fish Processing II (Tapa, Embutido, Supreme) 2007-10-09 00:32:58 Tilapia Fish Tapa Procedure: Split each of 1 kilo of tilapia along the backbone. Remove gills and internal organs. Wash thoroughly and drain. Cut into small fillets. Combine 1 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp salitre, 1/8 cup salt and red food color. Rub the mixture on fish. Allow to ferment for 2 days. After 2 days, the fish is ready to cook. (more…) ...

Tilapia Fish Processing II (Tapa, Embutido, Supreme) 2007-10-09 00:32:58 Tilapia Fish Tapa Procedure: Split each of 1 kilo of tilapia along the backbone. Remove gills and internal organs. Wash thoroughly and drain. Cut into small fillets. Combine 1 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp salitre, 1/8 cup salt and red food color. Rub the mixture on fish. Allow to ferment for 2 days. After 2 days, the fish is ready [...] ...

Tilapia Fish Processing I (Canned, Dried, Fermented) 2007-10-08 00:32:15 Tilapia grows fast. For this reason it is, like milkfish, catfish and mudfish, being raised in great volume in fishponds throughout the country. The fish is seldom processed or canned, dried, frozen or fermented. It usually transported by middlemen to markets and sold live immediately after catch. Tin tubs (banyera) or styrofoam boxes filled with water at 20% of their capacity are used for transport. The containers are covered with polyethylene nets or wood slats to prevent the fish from escaping. Tilapia marketed in this way usually stays alive from 4 to 6 hours. (more…) ...