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kitchen
Commodities After cars, now ethanol may make its way to your kitchen: Plans in the works to introduce it as mainstream cooking fuel alongside LPG
India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is developing a policy framework to introduce ethanol as a mainstream household cooking fuel alongside LPG. The initiative aims to utilize the country's surplus ethanol production capacity of over 20 billion litres annually, reduce LPG import dependence, and strengthen energy security.
Technology Ultrasonic espresso machine brews coffee without heat using sound waves, cutting energy by 75%
Researchers at the School of Chemical Engineering in Sydney have created an espresso machine that uses ultrasound instead of heat, brewing coffee in under three minutes at room temperature with 75% less energy. In blind taste tests, 100 coffee drinkers could not distinguish the ultrasonic espresso from traditional hot-brewed espresso. The technology could find applications in home machines, cafes, and ready-to-drink coffee products.
Trade Middle East Conflict Alters Global Trade Dynamics
The ongoing Middle East conflict is reshaping global trade, impacting import costs and supply chains. Key commodities like crude oil and cooking oil are seeing price hikes due to disrupted routes and currency fluctuations.