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Wheat Products


                                                                                     Wheat products have
                                                                                     been consumed for over
                                                                                     10,000 years. Introduced

                                                                                     to the Caribbean by
                                                                                     Christopher Columbus, it
                                                                                     has contributed to the

                                                                                     baking industry
                                                                                     tremendously.

                                                                                     Wheat is used in a variety
                                                                                     of products; commonly

                                                                                     used to make flour which
                                                                                     make products that are
                                                                                     consumed daily: Bread,

                                                                                     biscuits, buns, cakes;
                                                                                     among others.

                                                                                     (British Contribution)





                                                                                  Mango


                                                                                  These fruits grow in warmer
                                                                                  climates and are noted to

                                                                                  have originated in India and
                                                                                  brought to the Caribbean by
                                                                                  the British. This fruit is enjoyed

                                                                                  by all generations and

                                                                                  captivates onlookers with
                                                                                  their yellowish skin that

                                                                                  becomes spotted with brown
                                                                                  and black specks when
                                                                                  overripe.

                                                                                  This fruit is enjoyed just as

                                                                                  picked as well as used to

                                                                                  make in juices, pies, ice-
                                                                                  cream, and sauces; among
                                                                                  others.

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                                                                                  (British contribution)
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