It’s hard to say where in the world Sunflowers are best-loved, or in which culture they are most deeply rooted. Between 1-2 million years old, they are native to the Americas but also have a long history of cultivation in other parts of the world. Considered the “fourth sister” by eastern Indigenous Americans, this Asteraceae…
When formulating a product, you need the right ingredients to reduce or eliminate separation. Oil and water are the base ingredients for many products from baked goods to cosmetics, but we all know those two don’t mix! That’s where emulsifiers come in. Emulsifiers are a substance that stabilizes the mixing of two liquids that are…
I’m sure we’ve all been accused of using the idiom “oil and water don’t mix.” While cliché, this theory does have an element of truth, as oil and water have been proven to be immiscible. Any time the force of attraction between molecules of the same liquid is greater than the force of attraction between…
Everyone loves the aesthetic and versatility of sunflowers! This flower’s history carries centuries of stories, myths, traditions and are often associated with positive values, like truth, loyalty and honesty. Sunflowers are said to have been cultivated and harvested as early as 2,000 BC, initially by the native North Americans. Jedwards International is proud to offer…
