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Jane Dummer

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Farm To Fork Journey Of Wheat In Canada

Discover the fascinating journey of wheat in Canada, known for its quality, versatility, and protein content.

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Getting To Know Canada’s Sea Vegetables

Unlock the nutritional power of sea vegetables. Dive into the world of seaweed and discover its health and ecosystem benefits.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Buckwheat

Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat is not related to the wheat family. In fact, it is not technically a grain.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Haskap Berries

Haskap berries are nutrient dense. They have fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and calcium.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Dry Beans

Dry beans are a pulse crop rich in protein and fibre! Learn more about the varieties and how to cook them.

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How is Barley Malt Used in Food Production

From aiding fermentation and providing desirable textures to offering natural colours and flavours, barley malt, powders, extracts and syrups are beneficial consumer-friendly ingredients in food production.

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Pulse Ingredients 101

Pulse ingredients check many boxes when it comes to nutrition, including protein, fibre and micronutrients like iron, magnesium and folate.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds

Learn about sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in Canada, why they are good for you and how to eat them every day.

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What is Upcycling?

Upcycling is one solution to reducing food waste by taking overlooked byproducts (leftover foodstuff) of processing and creating new ingredients.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Barley

Barley is high in fibre and proven to lower cholesterol. Learn about the health benefits of barley and the many ways to eat barley.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds pack an outstanding nutritional punch. Learn ways to incorporate hemp seeds into your diet.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Quinoa

Although it looks like a cereal grain, quinoa is actually a seed. Learn about the nutritional profile of quinoa, varieties and how to cook with quinoa.

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Jane Dummer

Jane is a Registered Dietitian and respected thought leader in the food industry. She works with medium to large food & beverage companies across North America – and is a frequent guest and commentator in the media. She is the author of The Need for Seeds: How to Make Seeds an Everyday Food in Your Healthy Diet and known as the Pod to Plate food expert.

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