All foods can be fattening when eaten to excess. Pesto sauce is made with a lot of olive oil and , therefore, is high in calories, but can be eaten in SMALL quantities to avoid it becoming "fattening".

Herbs and oils are both low-acid and together could support the growth of the disease-causing Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Oils may be flavored with herbs if they are made up for fresh use, stored in the refrigerator and used within 2 to 3 days. There are no canning recommendations. Fresh herbs must be washed well and dried completely before storing in the oil. The very best sanitation and personal hygiene practices must be used.

NO! It's all those delicious toppings we use that add calories and fat. The potato contains zero fat and a 5.3-ounce potato is only 100 calories.

Evidence does not support the commonly-held perception that eating too much sugar is a cause of weight gain. Overweight and obesity occur when there is a sustained excess of energy consumed over energy needed by the body and for physical activity. While excess energy intake in any form will promote obesity, high-carbohydrate foods (including sugars and starches) tend to fill you up more quickly, and compared with high-fat diets, reduce the likelihood of obesity in the long term.

These products are authentically Italian toppings for bread, pasta and cooked foods of any kind. They have bold flavors, in keeping with their traditional role as enhancements to Genoese and Tuscan cooking. Try some on crusty bread or toss into your favorite pasta for a simple, flavorful meal solution.

No. Vitamins have no caloric value, and are not sources of energy. However, vitamins do help your body use or release energy present in food. Some vitamin supplements may have a sugar coating, which may represent a calorie or two.

Pasta is not fattening. If you eat too much of any food, you can gain weight. According to USDA's Handbook 8-20, a 1/2 cup serving of cooked pasta (spaghetti) contains a mere 99 calories, less than half a gram of fat, and less than 5 milligrams of sodium.

Yes. As of July 22, 2007, four cases of botulism have been reported to CDC. All four persons (2 cases in Indiana and 2 cases in Texas) consumed Castleberry's brand Hot Dog Chili Sauce the day before the illness began. Botulinum toxin was identified in leftover chili sauce collected from a patient's home. Botulinum toxin was also identified in unopened cans of chili sauce.

FDA and USDA-FSIS identified a problem with the canning process. The problem means it is possible that spores of the germ Clostridium botulinum were not killed during canning, so could grow and produced toxin. Many products contaminated with botulinum toxin do not taste or look any different than normal. Some taste bad because they contain other contaminants. Yes, most cases of botulism are caused by improperly prepared home-canned foods or traditional Alaskan Native foods.

Enchilada sauce is made from multi-step, extensive recipe including Ancho Chiles as well as our special herbs and spices.

Mole is, arguably, an old word from the Aztec/Spaniard age that means sauce. As a legend has it, a Nun, Sor Andrea, in Puebla's Santo Rosa Convent, developed a Mole Poblano sauce in the 1600's that is still popular today. Mole Sauces are thick, dark and made from an extensive recipes. The recipes contain fruits, vegetables, various dried chilies, nuts & seeds, chocolate, cinnamon and other spices.

Soy sauce is a dark brown liquid made by subjecting soybeans to fermentation in brine. Soy sauce has a salty taste, but is lower in sodium content than table salt.

Our Garlic Sauce is made from garlic, ginger, white wine, tomato sauce, sugar vinegar, chili oil and Kungpao sauce.

Our Malay Sauce is made from tamarind, coconut milk, Thai curry, lemon, cayenne pepper, mushroom sauce, tomato paste, and sugar. Zen Palate was founded by Buddhists. The fifth precept set down by the Buddha was pretty clear about alcohol: "abstain from intoxicating drugs or drink." The Buddha considered alcohol as, among other things, not conducive to the mental clarity necessary to achieve Enlightenment.

There is no such food that is non-fattening, even non-fat foods, because they also contain other calories from carbohydrates or protein. There are low and high calorie versions of whole-wheat cereal depending on the brand. Always remember, anything eaten in excess will be stored as fat.

Control over farming operations has been considerably strengthened. Fish cannot now be placed in cages until confirmation has been received from the flag state of the vessel which caught them that they were indeed caught legally and within quota. If there is any inconsistency in the information concerning the fish at any stage in the chain, the farm state is required either to stop the transfer taking place, or to seize and release back to sea the fish already transferred.

Even though macadamias have a high oil content, over 80% is the good monounsaturated fat which is very healthy and may even help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eaten in moderation with a balanced diet, macadamias will not likely to contribute to weight gain.

Answer : If you are using the indirect method, the sooner the better. If you are using the direct method, wait until you have already turned over the food so you don't burn the sauce.

Yes. Our spinach is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and blanched to eliminate any possible contaminants.

The sugars in barbecue sauce will burn if they are put on the pork at the beginning of grill time. Add the sauce during the last few minutes.