2 Kuning joins the Enzymes fever

Since 5 Sc 1 has taken the lead, it's only a matter of time before the others follow their footsteps.

5 Science 1 with their finished enzyme products

From left: Karyn, Rebecca, Florence, Swarna

From left: Swarna, Karyn, Rebecca, Florence.

From left: Dharmini, Atiqah, Rebecca, Karyn, Cheryl Oo.

From left: Chia Yuen, Atiqah, Dharmini.


Top: from left: Dharmini, Atiqah, Esther, Karyn, Yvonne, Shu Yoong.
Bottom: from left: Phei Qin, Cheryl Oo, Rebecca.

From left, clockwise: Rebecca, Karyn, Cheryl Oo, Dharmini, Atiqah.

From left, first row: Chia Yuen, Dharmini, Atiqah, Esther, Karyn, Yvonne Lee, Shu Yoong, Joe Shuan, Syazwani, Aafiyah.
From left, second row: Phei Qin, Cheryl Oo, Rebecca, Pei Wen.

From left: Cheryl Oo, Phei Qin, Esther, Swarna, Rebecca, Karyn.

From left: Swarna, Karyn, Phei Qin, Rebecca, Florence, Esther.
5 Science 1's finished products.

(Once again, our heartfelt appreiciation to Ong Yvonne, our photographer)

5 Science 1's garbage enzymes

From left, Azimah, Rebecca, Swarna, Joe Shuan, Syazwani and Caren making enzymes from the leftover orange peels, courtesy of Penang Sports Club.

Cheryl and Esther in action, pouring brown sugar to make enzymes.

From left, Dharmini, Atiqah, Sophine, Muna, Aafiyah and Phei Qin weighing brown sugar to be used.

Esther putting her leftover fruit peels into the bottle. She used mango, plum, banana, orange and lemon.

(Clockwise from left) Karyn, Rebecca, Joe Shuan, Caren, Aafiyah, Shu Yoong and Yvonne Lee shredding the leftover fruit peels to be put into their bottles.


Muna, Atiqah and Rebecca weighing their fruit and vegetable peels. They used orange and cucumber.

From left: Karyn, Rebecca, Yvonne Lee and Dharmini weighing their fruit peels.

Sophine, Muna and Atiqah making their enzymes.

(Photos courtesy of Ong Yvonne, thank you photographer!)

Chia Wen and Thexeisha's fruit enzymes

Rebecca, Thexeisha and Chiawen with their ingredients.

They arranged the fruits layer by layer. They put in dragonfruit, lemons and sugar

The product? *drum roll* Ta-dah!

Chia Wen and Thexeisha with their finished product.

These enzymes are consumable and this combination of fruits produces tasty drinkable enzymes, high in vitamins.

2 Hijau's enzyme efforts

The 2 Hijau girls made enzymes from the leftover fruit peels they brought from home.
The whole process was fun and it is rewarding to see the bottles displayed at the back of the classroom.

Do you find enzymes useful?

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The results are:

6 people found it useful (100%)
0 people did not find it useful (0%)


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Neighbour's Enzymes

I gave my neighbours 2 bottles of enzymes and showed them our MGS Enzymes blog. Look at what they have done? Wow, their bottles and tubs of enzymes put mine to shame. They're so neat and organised.

Kiwifruit Enzymes

Kiwifruit enzymes is one of our favourites. It's fragrant, tasty and refreshing.

Kiwifruit is the most nutrient-rich of the top 26 fruits consumed in the world today. It also has the highest density of any fruit for vitamin C and magnesiumóa limited mineral in the food supply of most affluent countries and a nutrient important for cardiovascular health. Among the top three low-sodium, high-potassium fruits, kiwifruit ranks number one, having more potassium than a banana or citrus fruits.

Kiwifruit is classified as an excellent source of vitamin C as well as dietary fiber. It is a good source of vitamin E and potassium. Kiwifruit is low fat and contains no cholesterol.

Unlike other fruits, kiwifruit has an unusually broad complement of nutrients. Most fruits tend to be high in only one or two nutrients, but kiwifruit delivers 8% DV (daily value) of folic acid, 8% DV of copper, 8% DV of pantothenic acid, 6% DV of calcium and magnesium, 4% DV of iron and vitamin B6, 2% DV of phosphorus and trace amounts of vitamin A (beta carotene) and other vitamins and minerals.

Cancer : Kiwifruit has been shown to contain an antimutagenic component, helping to prevent the mutations of genes that may initiate the cancer process. The presence of glutathione may account for the reduction.

· Carcinogenic nitrates are formed during the smoking or barbecuing of foods. When nitrates are ingested, a process called nitrosation can occur, in which free radicals nitrosamines are formed that may lead to the formation of gastric or other cancers. Kiwi has been demonstrated to aid in the prevention of nitrosation.
· In another in vitro test with cultured mammalian-cell lines, kiwifruit extract was found to inhibit melanoma, or skin cancer.
· The amino acid arginine, present in kiwifruit, is being looked at by cardiologists to improve postangioplasty blood flow and actually prevent the formation (or reformation) of plaque in the arteries.
· Kiwifruit is ranked as having the fourth highest natural antioxidant potential next to the red fruits containing high levels of beta carotene.
· Lutein, an important phytochemical found in kiwifruit, has been linked to the prevention of prostate and lung cancer.
· In addition to kiwifruit being recognized by the FDA as an excellent source of dietary fiber, studies indicate that it contains another not-yet-isolated compound that accelerates digestive transit time even faster than dietary fiber alone important for colorectal cancer prevention. The benefit of this laxative action is to decrease the build-up of cancer-promoting metabolites.
· Kiwifruit is one of the few fruits that are green at maturity, and chlorophyll is responsible for that color. Several studies have suggested that chlorophyllin, a derivative of chlorophyll, is an inhibitor of liver carcinogenesis.


Depression: Inositol is found in kiwifruit. Recent studies have shown that inositol, because of its function as a precursor of an intracellular second messenger system, can be beneficial in the treatment of depression.


Diabetes: Inositol, a sugar alcohol naturally occurring in kiwifruit, may play a positive role in regulating diabetes. Inositol supplements may improve nerve conduction velocity in diabetic neuropathy.
· Inositol plays a role in intracellular responses to hormones and neurotransmitters. It acts as a second messenger in cell signaling processes.


Eye Health / Macular Degeneration: Kiwifruit is rich in phytochemicals xanthophylls and especially a subcomponent, lutein. Lutein is known to accumulate in the retina of the eye. Recent USDA studies have linked these important compounds to the prevention of macular degeneration the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the U.S.
· Kiwifruit contains a wealth of carotenoids (beta carotenes, luteins and xanthophylls); phenolic compounds (flavonoids and anthocyanins) and antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. The excellent complement of antioxidants in kiwifruit may help prevent the oxidation of the good cholesterol (HDLs).
· Kiwifruit is particularly high in two amino acids: arginine and glutamate. Arginine may help promote an increase in arteriolar dilation, working as a vasodilator and improving blood flowóimportant for heart health.
· Kiwifruit a good source of vitamin E, crucial for a healthy heart.
· Kiwifruit contains magnesium at 6% DV. Magnesium is thought to be in short supply in the diets of affluent countries. Poor magnesium status is associated with heart disease, myocardial infarction and hypertension.
· Kiwifruit contains pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol.


Hypertension: Cardiologists believe the sodium-to-potassium ratio is critical for heart health. That ratio is extremely favorable in kiwifruit.

Immunity: Kiwifruit has been shown to be an immune booster most likely due to its extremely high vitamin C content and its complement of antioxidant compounds.

Impotence: Kiwifruit contains the amino acid arginine, a well-known vasodilator that has been used to treat impotence in men.

Physical Fitness: Kiwifruit contains a wide range of minerals (electrolytes) essential for replenishing those lost during exercise especially in hot environments. It is also a naturally significant source of electrolytes for a pre-workout regimen.

· In China, a kiwi-based sport drink was designed to overcome athletic training in a hot environment, where large amounts of minerals can be lost in sweat. A 5% addition of carbohydrates to the kiwifruit juice helped to maintain a normal glucose level during exhaustive training. The sports drink was tested on China's elite soccer and track teams and in a more controlled experiment on amateur athletes. The results? Subjects were able to ride a Monark ergometer longer, hematocrit increased significantly after exercise, the drink maintained blood glucose at normal levels when training lasted more than 2.5 hours without affecting insulin levels and vitamin C status of the athletes improved as measured by urinary output. Best of all, athletes said it was fragrant, tasty, refreshing and thirst quenching. It appeared to have no negative side effects (Di et al, 1990).

Stress Reduction: Kiwifruit contains a relatively high level of serotonin. Serotonin causes a calming effect in most individuals.

Weight Control: Calorie for calorie, kiwifruit is one of the most nutrient-rich fruits. You get the best balance of nutrients per calorie (the most nutrients for the fewest calories) from kiwifruit, cantaloupe, papaya and lemons.

Source : www.calharvest.com

The bio-film on top is sometimes formed during fermentation. It is harmless although it does look rather unappealing. Still, it is one of the best tasting and nutrient-rich enzymes you can make for yourself and your family.

Enzymes for flowering plants

Pn Ng sprays her plants with enzymes mixed with water. This works as effective pesticide and helps plants to grow. Just look at these beautiful blooms.




The broad-leaved epiphyllum (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) is a particularly well-known species of epiphyllum. It bears large, strongly fragrant flowers that bloom for a single night only.

In Chinese, there is a saying "昙花一现" (tanhua yi xian) which means "to bloom briefly", alluding to the short lifespan of the flower, which only lasts one night.

Pineapple, Tomato, Papaya-Wolfberry Enzymes

Pineapple + Lemon+ oligo +lime flower honey (Left bottle with blue lid)


Effect:
Pineapple has been used to alleviate the degree of inflammation and to speed up tissue repair. Its enzyme helps digestion. This fruit is rich in vitamin C which works to reduce pigmentation, and helps soothe and hydrate skin.

Papaya + lemon + chinese wolfberry (non preservative) + oligo + honey (right bottle with blue lid)

Effect:
Papaya is a rich source of anti-oxidants such as carotenes and flavonoids. The enzyme content promotes skin whitening and body slimming. You can also use young papaya.
Young papaya is high in papain which is an enzyme that helps to break down protein, carbohydrate, and fat components in food. Research suggests that raising one's digestive enzyme levels can strengthen the immune system. Papain has the ability to penetrate tissues and help dissolve injured and hardened tissues.



Tomato + lemon + oligo + honey (bottle in the middle, grey lid)

Effect:
Tomato has high levels of lycopene. Lycopene has been reported to be effective in fighting and preventing cancer. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease.

Ginger Enzymes

The ingredients for Ginger Enzymes are:
Fresh young ginger 150g
Fresh mature ginger 150 g
Lemon 200g
Oligo 90g
Lime flower honey 250g

Method:
1. Rinse, dry and slice young ginger, mature ginger and lemon.
2. Divide ingredients into 3 portions. Stack ingredients in sequence: mature ginger, young ginger, lemon, oligo and lime flower honey into the glass jar. Repeat the process with the remaining two portions.
3. Seal tight with food wrap after the three portions of ingredients are completely stacked in.
Cover with a lid. Keep in dry cool place for 2 weeks before serving.
4. Mix 30 ml with 10 times of water for serving.

Effect:
People who suffer from indigestion, cold and cough will be benefit from the ginger enzymes remedy due to its warming property to stomach and lung. Ginger enzymes is commonly used as herbal tonic during confinement as it helps to disperse "wind" and invigorate women's reproductive system.

Cheryl Oo's Roselle Plant

Here are two pictures of my roselle plant.

Pn. Ang gave 4Sc1 '08 some roselle seeds last year in the month of August. Thank you Puan Ang for the seed which is now a beautiful roselle plant in my house. =)

First, we planted them in school. We watered them everyday.

Unfortunately, some of our seeds were blown away due to strong winds and a thunderstorm which occured at night. My seed was one of those which survived the hurricane. Pheww...

We took back our seeds and continued planting it at home.

It's March 2009 already and I'm proud to say that my roselle plant is finally blooming! XD

The above picture is an overall view of my roselle plant. I placed a stick next to my plant for some support, just in case the stem falls down.

Here's a close snapshot of the flower.

Enzymes can be used as Fertilizer and Pesticide

Pn Ng Guat Hwa's pride and joy in her garden.




She uses eco enzymes as plant hormones for her pineapple plants and banana tree. She also adds enzymes into water to spray on her plants. This works great as pesticide. Just look at her healthy fruit tree.

More Enzymes by 5 Arts 1

The 5 Arts 1 girls are really putting their CNY orange peels and other fruit cuttings to good use. Way to go girls. Well done. You are learning fast.


These girls are really enthusiastic about this. They want to make more after the exams. They've kept their present bottles of enzymes well covered under an overturned pail to prevent "accidents". Very clever. They know some of their teachers have had to deal with enzyme geysers and explosions in the homes! ROFL

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