EASC-101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Atropa Belladonna, Sodium Bicarbonate, Thiamine
1 Apr 2016
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Belladonna any part of the deadly nightshade plant; a fatal poison. Beriberi (berry-berry) the thiamin-deficiency disease; characterized by loss of sensation in the hands and feet, muscular weakness, advancing paralysis, and abnormal heart action. Best-before date/best if used by specifies the last date the food will be of the highest quality. After this date, quality is expected to diminish, although the food may still be safe for consumption if it has been handled and stored properly (check table 12-5 for safe refrigerator storage times). Also called freshness date or quality assurance date. Beta-carotene an orange pigment with antioxidant activity; a vitamin a precursor made by plants and stored in human fat tissue. Bicarbonate a common alkaline chemical; a secretion of the pancreas; also the active ingredient of baking soda. Bile a cholesterol-containing digestive fluid made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the small intestine when needed.
