The cashew nut is the stone fruit of the cashew tree, which can grow up to 10m high. The cashew kernel is yellowish in colour. Its consistency is similar to almond kernels. The taste is somewhat sweetish. After roasting...  read on

Unlike most plants, the cocoa tree's botanical name consists of three words. The Swedish natural scientist Carl von Linné was so excited by this plant that he not only...  read on

The word cappuccino is derived from the Austrian, Kapuziner, (Capuchin friars). The brown of their cloaks resembles the colour of a perfect cappuccino...  read on

Calorific value indicates how much energy the body can extract from food. It is given in kilojoules (kJ) or in the still more common, but outdated, measurement unit, kilocalories (kcal). Kilocalories and Kilojoules can be...  read on

The mineral, calcium, has various functions. It is an important component of bones and teeth, which serve as calcium depots. Furthermore, calcium functions as a signal molecule in surplus tissue. It is involved in...  read on

After Mexico, Nicaragua is the biggest country in Central America. Most of the country is part of the humid tropics. Nicaragua is largely an agriculturally...  read on

Brittle is a product of melted, caramelised sugar and at least 20% ground nuts or almonds. It is characterised by its often dark-brown, “burnt sugar" colour, as well as its taste of roasted ingredients. The finest ingredients go...  read on

Depending on the recipe, different varieties of beans are mixed together. Only beans of selected quality are used to make RITTER SPORT chocolate: cocoa beans...  read on

People who suffer from mellitus, and therefore require insulin, can use this measurement unit to compare the blood-sugar-effectiveness of carbohydrates in different foods. According to German dietary...  read on

Barley malt is made out of brewing barley - usually 2 row summer barley. It is bred with high germination capacity and uniform germination. It has a high starch as well as a moderate protein content. This makes...  read on