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Massel investing in our planet’s sustainable future
As we enter our 40th year of operations Massel still believes that consumers understand the value of our commitment to quality ingredients and the constant improvement of our products. Right from the start in 1982 Massel pioneered plant based, healthier retail stocks championing the concept of sustainability. This has underpinned Massel’s enduring presence over 4 […]
Salt and Sodium: What is the Difference?
Salt is composed of two minerals; sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl). Salt or table salt (NaCl) is the combination of these two naturally occurring elements with the mineral sodium making up 40%, and chloride 60%, of salt. There is no difference between salts, it does not matter if it is pink or white in crystal […]
Flavour Solutions for Restaurants, Industrial Kitchens and Eateries
Massel has perfected the perfect cooking ingredients to support Caterers and Foodservice. The perfect ingredient when it comes to adding flavour to meals. Speciality Massel is unique to the market, providing a solution for enhancing flavour to meet the needs of any catering business or foodservice operation. All Massel’s products include these three unique […]
Massel Provides Flavour Solutions for Foodservice in the Healthcare Sector – Hospitals, Aged Care and Community Meal Services
Catering for a large number of individuals is complex and challenging. Menu design needs to be carefully undertaken to integrate the health care needs of patients and residents. Menu integration is the process of designing a menu so that as many special diets and diets for food allergens and intolerances are covered from the same […]
Children’s Health and Sodium Intake
It is well known that a high sodium intake may be associated with high blood pressure in the adult population. But what about a high sodium intake in children? A high sodium intake for children can also influence blood pressure and may, in later life, predispose an individual to osteoporosis, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, […]
Why Family Dinner is Important
For those of you with families, squeezing in a home-cooked meal together can be downright daunting. Jobs. Extra-curriculars. Appointments. Hobbies (j/k, lol). Finding time to sit down as a family isn’t easy, but the benefits may just make it worth your while. In one recent study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, […]
The Art of Dosha Dining
In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded with ‘new’ diets and fads. And more than ever, people are paying attention to their dining and lifestyle choices. This time, we turned our attention to Dosha (or Ayurveda) dining, which focuses on a more individualized method, tailoring what a person should eat to their unique ‘dosha.’ Dosha is comprised […]
Bringing Pasta Back
Flavorful, comforting, and delicious, pasta is a carb-loader’s fever-dream. Unfortunately, the noodle has been on the receiving end of a lot of flack in recent years, during what the Food Network appropriately describes as “the anti-starch explosion.” To silence the naysayers, we’ve done a bit of digging to highlight the underground pasta renaissance, and uncover why these tasty dishes might […]
Sustainable Eating
2017 is undeniably the year of sustainable and organic eating. In a world where whole foods are taking priority, home cooks and chefs alike are looking to become more environmentally conscious in their food prep practices. This awareness stems from consumers taking an active interest in how and where their foods are produced, and the way in […]
Healthy Meals for Kids
Most parents understand the struggle to convince their kids to eat healthy. With fast food and sugary treats around, it’s a tall order to make broccoli more enticing. According to coach.nine.com.au, “most parents understand that they should provide healthy food for their children, but the reality of work schedules, children’s activities and different food preferences can make meal preparation […]
Street Food Inspiration
Calling all street food lovers (which should be everyone.) Street food is on the rise, with more and more food trucks and street-side cuisine stations popping up in cities around the country. Generally fast and affordable, street food is a great way to experience a variety of different cultures and cuisines. Not only that, but it […]
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat
What’s the trend and should YOU give it a try? As more people swap out meat for plant-based diets and cruelty-free alternatives, take a look at how vegan meat-replacements are making themselves known, from burgers and meatballs to sausages. Why vegan meats? And why now? People are becoming increasingly aware of what they’re putting into their bodies, and far more interested […]