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Kımız

Kımız

(1122 words)
December 1, 2025

Kımız is a fermented dairy product primarily made from mare’s milk and consumed by Turkic peoples throughout history. Among Central Asian Turks, kımız has been described as a beverage that enhances the courage of warriors, inspires poets, and dispels negative thoughts. The Kyrgyz have noted that households consuming kımız experience fewer health problems. The Dede Korkut Stories contain references to kımız being served at feasts.culturally, kımız is not merely a beverage but also a product value

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Nursena Güller

Nursena Güller

Omega-5 Fatty Acids

Omega-5 Fatty Acids

(804 words)
May 23, 2025

Omega-5 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids in which the last double bond in their chemical structure is located at the fifth carbon atom from the methyl end (omega). Although not commonly found in nature, they have been detected in significant amounts in some plant species and marine organisms. Research on omega-5 fatty acids focuses on their potential health benefits and possible effects.Chemical Structure and SourcesOmega-5 fatty acids are carboxylic acids with a long carb

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Okan Kanpolat

Okan Kanpolat

Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.)

Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.)

(829 words)
May 23, 2025

Chia seed, scientifically Salvia hispanica L., is the seed of an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Historically originating from Central America, this plant was used as an important source of food and energy, especially in the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Today, chia seed, which is considered a functional food, attracts attention with its nutrient-rich content and various uses. Its agricultural characteristics, growing conditions, industrial potential, and healt

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Okan Kanpolat

Okan Kanpolat

Mineral Water

Mineral Water

(462 words)
May 31, 2025

Mineral water is a natural underground water that reaches the Earth's surface from deep within the Earth's crust, containing dissolved mineral salts, elements, and gases (especially carbon dioxide). According to international definitions, mineral water must possess a certain level of mineralization (at least 250 mg/L of dissolved minerals) and characteristic physical-chemical properties as soon as it emerges from the source. The main ions present in mineral water include sodium (Na⁺), calcium (C

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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

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