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Chemicals
Food-contact chemicals are chemicals that can be used in foods or their packaging to preserve quality, add nutritional value, improve texture and appearance or extend shelf-life. However, these chemicals can be harmful to humans if they are not used safely. EFSA provides scientific advice in the form of risk assessments on chemical use in foods and food contact materials to European Union risk managers, who take this into account when deciding on the authorisation of a product.
Tobacco is a plant that contains nicotine, an addictive drug with stimulant and depressant properties. Its leaves are dried, fermented, cured and then used in various tobacco products. It is grown in more than 125 countries, with China, India and Brazil producing the most tobacco leaf. Tobacco production causes deforestation, while its use is linked to several health problems.
Smoking tobacco has many forms, including cigars, cigarettes and bidis (hand-rolled tobacco), and it is widely used around the world. Cigars are tightly rolled bundles of cured and dried tobacco leaves that are lit, producing smoke that is inhaled through the nose. The smoke from bidis and cigarette can contain high levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide.
It is also important to note that the design of shoes must take into account potential stigma related to podoconiosis, leprosy and lymphatic filarias. Stigma is a significant barrier for many of the study participants and needs to be addressed. For example, a shoe design that can be easily cleaned may reduce stigma and increase use of the intervention.
Fabrics
Chemicals are substances consisting of atoms that form molecules, and those molecules can be in the liquid, solid or gaseous state. Pure chemicals are homogeneous – they have the same combination and structure of atoms throughout their structure. Examples of pure chemicals include water (H2O), diamonds and table salt. Chemicals can also be in mixture form, with a variety of different atom combinations bonded together. Mixtures can be bulk chemicals or fine chemicals used for specific applications. Examples of fine chemicals include biocides, pharmaceuticals and research chemicals.
Most foods in their natural, high-moisture state are prone to microbial and chemical deterioration. This makes them unpalatable and potentially toxic, and their nutritional value depreciates over time. The removal of moisture through drying allows foods to be safely stored for long periods of time without nutrient degradation.
One of the main barriers to shoe use described by study participants was financial constraints. A mismatch existed between the type of shoes desired (leather shoes and sneakers) and those that were affordable for rural communities exposed to NTDs. Locally available foam sandals and plastic shoes, which are cheap but offer poor protection, are the least favored types and may be uncomfortable for wearers.
Paper is a versatile, recyclable and biodegradable material used for a wide variety of applications including writing, printing, and packaging. It is made by mechanically or chemically processing cellulose fibres from plant wood, rags, grasses, other vegetable sources, or recycled paper into a thin sheet. It is often coated or glued to other materials to add strength and water resistance. Traditionally, it was made by hand but is now produced in large machines that wind large sheets onto reels or cut them into smaller pieces for different uses. It is usually made "long-grain" which means that the fibers run parallel to the longer dimension of the finished sheet.
Paper
A dry goods store carries fabrics, notions and other merchandise. It sells these items as distinct from hardware and groceries. These items are also called sundries. They include a wide range of goods, from sewing needles to yarn. Some stores specialize in a particular product line, such as lace, quilting fabric and linens.
Dried foods are convenient, affordable and versatile, and they are a key component of many meals. In addition, many of these foods are nutritious. However, it is important to remember that dried foods can only be eaten if they are safe to eat. If they are not properly stored, they can become moldy or lose their texture and flavor. Proper storage includes keeping them in cool, dark places that are free of extreme heat or cold. Adding oxygen absorbers and Mylar bags to containers can also help them stay fresher for longer. The average shelf life of dry foods depends on a number of factors, including the temperature, light and humidity in the storage area, as well as the condition of the containers.
In addition, shoe-related interventions must be designed to be compatible with existing economic circumstances and to ensure that they are sustainable in the long run. For example, subsidy or micro-credit strategies that bring the cost of shoes within reach of very low income families should be considered.
A dry-goods store sold fabrics and other textile products, as well as notions (such as thread) and clothing. This was an important part of the mercantile trade and could be found throughout North America.
Dry goods stores stocked textiles and sewing equipment as well as items geared toward frontier life such as tools, furniture and hardware. They were a lifeline for the new homesteaders and ranchers who came to the American west. Stores would send wagons to the frontier towns filled with merchandise that could be sold at their location, and the stock was replenished by wagon trains coming from the main railroads.
Food packages, primarily those for liquid foods such as milk and juices are usually wrapped in wax paper. This is bleached kraft paper that has been treated with a dry waxing process that drives the wax into the paper rather than applying it on top. This gives the paper a smooth surface that resists moisture transfer and prevents other foods from sticking to it. It is also tape-friendly and can be written on with permanent marker.
Topical tobacco paste is sometimes used as a treatment for wasp, hornet, fire ant, scorpion and bee stings. Tobacco is also used in a number of oral tobacco products, such as mawa, qiwam, gutkha and mishri. In addition, it is smoked in waterpipes like the hukka or the chilam. Other tobacco products include zarda, betel quid with tobacco, paan masala, dokha and kreteks. These tobacco products are often popular in specific regions or countries, with mawa and qiwam being the most common in South Asia.
The term 'dry goods' appears to have evolved from the mercantile trade that brought supplies and textile products to frontier communities. Founders would load up their wagons with furnishings, textiles and other goods, then deliver them to homesteaders or settlers. The founders of these stores customized their product lines to suit the needs of the community.
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