Nutrify PH

Did you know that the Filipino pantry staple banana ketchup was the Philippines' answer to shortage of tomatoes during World War II? 😮

This red, sweet, and tangy banana-based sauce was developed by Filipino food technologist Maria Orosa using saba bananas for the base and adding ingredients such as vinegar, sugar, and spices.

Nowadays, you'll find a variety of banana ketchup in the supermarkets. To help you choose what to pair with your favorite ulam or snack, here's a quick guide on the sodium and sugar content per tbsp of the most common banana ketchup in the market! 🍌🧐

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Ever wondered why the Yakult bottle is so small? It's because the probiotic drink contains 8 billion live Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain that will be prone to contamination when not consumed at once.

Frequent opening and closing of the larger bottle increases the risk of infection with other bacteria and these undesirable bacteria have the potential to compromise the drink's quality.

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Russia may not be the first country to come to a foodie's mind, but the country has plenty of distinct and unique traditional dishes to offer. 😋

Learn some of Russia's traditional cuisines in this week's ! 🌎🗺

SAY CHEESE! 🧀

Find the perfect cheese for any recipe or cheese tray with this easy cheese guide! 😋

🧀 Hard cheeses, as the name suggests, are hard and crumbly with a sharp taste. They have a lower moisture content than the semi-hard cheeses and are usually aged longer, ranging from 2 months up to 2 years. The hard texture of these types of cheeses makes them the best cheese for grating.

🧀 Semi-hard cheeses are softer and can usually be seen melted on sandwiches, burgers, and fondue. These cheeses are aged from 1 month up to 1 year.

🧀 Blue-mold cheeses have that distinct white and blue marbling. The flavor ranges from mild to assertive to quite pungent. These cheeses are aged from 2-5 months.

🧀 White-mold cheeses are soft, rich, and spreadable with mushroom-like tones. These cheeses are aged for 3-5 weeks.

🧀 Fresh Cheeses are creamy, easily spreadable, and quite mild. These cheeses are usually not aged and eaten fresh.

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Pancit Canton for merienda?

Instant Pancit Canton has been a staple in Filipino households. It's fast and easy to make (and saves us during our broke days!), but have you ever checked your favorite pancit canton's nutrition facts? 🧐

Here's a quick guide on the sodium content of the most common ones in the market. Excessive sodium intake is associated with hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. WHO recommends limiting sodium intake to