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The Truth About Caramel Color

Caramel color  or  caramel  coloring is a water-soluble food coloring. It is made by heat treatment of carbohydrates, in general in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts, in a process called caramelization. It is more fully oxidized than  caramel  candy, and has an odor of burnt sugar and a somewhat bitter taste. In general, the pigments used by Greek and Roman painters included the following: Red Colours Yellow red was obtained from the naturally occurring arsenic compound Realgar. For bright red, artists used a material known as "Dragons Blood". Described by Roman historians as the blood collected after the fighting of dragons and elephants, this was a common colourant until the modern era. It came from a gum resin obtained from a tree in South East Asia. But the most highly prized red pigment of the time, ten times more expensive than red ochre, was Vermilion. Known to the Romans as Minium, this orange-red hue was produced from a mineral ore called ...

10 facts about a merchant navy sailor`s life

I have basically covered some facts about the life of a merchant navy sailor in this article as per my life experiances on board and as a wife of a marine engineer. Being a mariner's wife is not easy....blah blah blah Being a wife or a mother itself is a great responsibility so not as easy so what`s special about being a mariners wife. I do not wish to repeat the same old tape that being a mariners wife is different as we have all heard it repeatedly. I agree one has to be strong however it goes for most of the wives and mummies. Everyone has a struggle emotional especially as some point or other in life.It true if your hubby is an actor who travels frequently,or a businessman who travels or a soldier or say any other profession that requires being away from home. So I conclude my words saying being a mariners wife is not an ocean of harships..its a ocean of opportunities, its only your attitude that matters Life is glamorous for those who love to enjoy the glamou...

Being a mariners wife

Being a mariner's wife is not easy....blah blah blah Being a wife or a mother itself is a great responsibility so not as easy so whats special about being a mariners wife. I do not wish to repeat the same old tape as we have all heard it repeatedly. Times have changed...what if i say being a mariners wife is one of the best things that happen to you.From meeting wives of fellow mariners who have no fear speaking their heart out aloud.Not to mention the numerous kitty parties and get togethers celebrating every precious moment in life.Majority of wives as a have seen are well qualified ,having a mind of their own and most important strong thinkers. Todays mariners have access to internet 24*7 and available to chat just as any hubby.As I see the world arround me most hubby's are out office trips meeting strict deadlines not being able to make time for family.What I understand is that its a matter of time management and taking efforts to make relationships work. Wheat...