More Information for November

Here are some other ingredients we have researched:

Annato Colour is a natural ingredient used to colour things like cheese, yogurt and salad dressings. Although it is a natural ingredient, some people can still be allergic.

Calcium Carbonate is an additive that helps baked good rise (like yeast). It is also a calcium supplement and can be found in  vitamins.

Maltro Dextrin is a carbohydrate made from potatoes, rice or corn. It is used to thicken foods and can also be found in sugar substitutes.

Disodium Guanylate is a flavour enhancer that comes from fish.It is often added to instant noodles and potato chips.


RECIPE
White Bean Soup with Spinach and Couscous

2 tsp of olive oil
2 leeks- chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
8 cups of chicken broth
3 cups of white kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 dry bay leaves
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
2 cups fresh spinach
kosher salt and black pepper

1. Heat oil in large soup pot over med-high heat. Add leaks and garlic and saute for 2 minutes until tender.
2. Add broth, beans, and bay leavese, and bring to a boil.
3. Add couscous, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaves, discard , and stir in spinach, add salt and pepper to taste.


Serves 6