Articles tagged with: measures

Q. Can you explain how unit pricing works?

16 December 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Can you explain how unit pricing works?

A. Unit pricing makes it easy for you to compare the price and value of similar foods against the same weight or volume. On the shelf label next to the actual price, you'll now spot the price per kg, per 100 grams, per kilo, per 100 mL, per litre or per item for a multi-pack.

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My top 10 kitchen gadgets

19 September 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

My top 10 kitchen gadgets

What gadgets do I find best for cooking quick, healthy meals at home? Here's my list of the best. Some items are at the expensive end...

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Additives and what they do

24 August 2010 by Catherine Saxelby

Additives and what they do

All additives have to be identified by their general functional name and also by a code number OR their individual chemical name. So...

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How to convert sodium to salt (and salt to sodium)

6 August 2010 by Catherine Saxelby

How to convert sodium to salt (and salt to sodium)

As a nutritionist, my aim is to help busy women eat healthily. One of the ways to do this is to follow the general nutrition advice...

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What's a standard drink

15 June 2010 by Catherine Saxelby

What's a standard drink

A standard drink is any drink containing 10 grams of alcohol (or 12.5 mL pure alcohol). One standard drink always contains the same...

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Food measurement and conversions

31 March 2010 by Catherine Saxelby

Food measurement and conversions

If you want to cook something from a recipe book from a country which uses imperial measures or you want to try out your...

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