How do you make amylose?

How do you make amylose? Amylose is made up of α(1→4) bound glucose molecules. The carbon atoms on glucose are numbered, starting at the aldehyde (C=O) carbon, so, in amylose, the 1-carbon on one glucose molecule is linked to the 4-carbon on the next glucose molecule (α(1→4) bonds). Where does amylose come from? Starch: Amylose […]

Can spicy food give you a high?

Can spicy food give you a high? So, why do so many people enjoy spicy food? In response to the pain, your brain releases endorphins and dopamine. Combined, these chemicals create euphoria similar to “runner’s high”. What does spicy feel like? When capsaicin – the chemical in spicy foods that makes them so hot, Hot, […]

What causes weevils in dog food?

What causes weevils in dog food? Weevils are fairly small insects, thus it is easy to overlook an infestation in your food storage areas. They typically enter a home through products that were infested at a food processing or packaging center. Food products containing raw wheat, oats, rye, barley, rice, and corn are most susceptible […]

Why does my car run hot when I turn on AC?

Why does my car run hot when I turn on AC? Engine overheating with AC on is generally caused by one of two possibilities. One, is increased engine load caused by a failing AC compressor. Plugged or blocked radiator condenser fins, fans not working efficiently or a water pump that is not circulating coolant could […]

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