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.
Ingredient Spotlight: Buckwheat
Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat is not related to the wheat family. In fact, it is not technically a grain.
Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Haskap Berries
Haskap berries are nutrient dense. They have fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and calcium.
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.
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.
Pulse Ingredients 101
Pulse ingredients check many boxes when it comes to nutrition, including protein, fibre and micronutrients like iron, magnesium and folate.
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.
What is Upcycling?
Upcycling is one solution to reducing food waste by taking overlooked byproducts (leftover foodstuff) of processing and creating new ingredients.
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.
Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds pack an outstanding nutritional punch. Learn ways to incorporate hemp seeds into your diet.
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.
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.