Around VNĐ164.8 billion (US$7.16 million) will be earmarked for technology transfer in the fisheries sector during the 2017-20 period to help in its restructuring. Of this, VNĐ81.3 billion will come from the State budget while the remaining will come from other sources, under a scheme recently approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development …

Agar was discovered by accident in Japan when some extracted seaweed was left outside the door of a mountain inn and froze overnight. On thawing the innkeeper discovered that the impurities were carried away and with repeated thawing and freezing—a process still used today for the most valued food agars—a quality product with the mouth …

Tapioca starch is made from the root of the cassava plant. Although it can be used as a flour for baking, its mainly used as a thickener. Tapioca is widely used in Asian cuisine, especially in Thai recipes. In India, tapioca starch is sometimes boiled and flavored with spices to eat as a side dish. …