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The main habitat of earthworms is the earth. Commonly found feasting on interesting living or dead matter. These are unusual and untold stories from the world of food science from the present and ages past.

Inside our Blog: Bacon & the Art of Living

The most complete record of the history of bacon on record. The history is revealed for the first time ever and I give a comprehensive review of all technical matters related to the production of bacon. Click on the logo or Bacon & the Art of Living to land on the index page.

My fellow explorer, Minette and me.

Inside our Blog: A comprehensive discussion on fine emulsion meat products.

A new approach to fine emulsions. Click on the logo or go to the index page: Nose-to-Tail and Root-to-Tip: Re-Thinking Emulsions. Because It’s Good for Us, our Kids, our World!

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ORIGINS Smallgoods Co
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The Fascinating History and Use of Ascorbate
The History of Bacon, Ingredients and related technologies
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– Inside our Blog: Best Bacon System on Earth

We developed a bacon grid system with custom designed processing aids which is rated the Best Bacon System in the World. It is in use in New Zealand and in South Africa. My son, Triatan sells the system through his company GMT. His whatsapp number is +27 727428793 or email him on tristanavt@gmail.com See a detailed discussion on the system at: Best Bacon System on Earth Have a look at the videos below which showcases many features of the system.

The Best Bacon System on Earth – Loading the grids

Best bacon System on Earth – Restructured Belly

Best bacon System on Earth – Restructured Loin

Best Bacon System on Earth – Slicing Restructured Loin

Best bacon System on Earth – Restructuring Topside

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Origins Smallgoods Co, Cape Town

Origins is designed to bring exquisite artisan products to life. Some of our creations are featured below. Most are photos of the work of curing experts from around the globe. These products are being made available to South Africans.

Inside the blog, it is featured here: Origins Smallgoods Co, Cape Town

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– Inside our Blog: Pic’s history of meat processing

As an ongoing project, I am building up a collection of old meat processing pictures. View it inside the blog at: Pic’s History of Meat processing

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