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	<title>How Is It Made</title>
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		<title>How is Carpet Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are four types of carpet construction, but this is not an indicator as to how long the carpet would last or how much it would cost. Traditionally, carpets used to be an investment that most homeowners would expect to last for 20 to 30 years. But Axminster and Wilton constructions known the trade were &#187;]]></description>
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</script></div></div></div><p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-is-carpet-made/carpet/" rel="attachment wp-att-1109"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1109" title="Carpet" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Carpet-300x219.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="198" /></a>There are four types of carpet construction, but this is not an indicator as to how long the carpet would last or how much it would cost. Traditionally, carpets used to be an investment that most homeowners would expect to last for 20 to 30 years. But Axminster and Wilton constructions known the trade were overtaken in sales by tufted carpets which provide high quality carpet in graphic and plain styles to suit a wide range of budget and tastes.</p>
<p>This does not mean the woven Axminster and Wilton has been on their way of extinction. This is because these carpets are very popular especially in areas where design flexibility and longevity are a huge part of the buyer’s purchasing decision.</p>
<p>Including the popular constructions like Axminster and Wilton, woven carpets woven are produced by enormous looms which weave together the bobbins of carpet yam as well as the backing. The final result is intricately patterned creating a floor that provides supreme comfort and luxury with high performance.</p>
<p>Tufted carpets are highly famous with the domestic division and the technology used in making it is relatively new when it comes to the methods of manufacturing but compared to the traditional methods when it comes to the speed is more suitable carpet for homes. Pre-woven support gets yarns tufted to it. The needles are pushing the yarn through the backing which is then held in place with the underlying loopers. The tufted carpets are taking on a number of forms and the velvet, twist pile or loop piles are considered the most popular. The twist pile types are made when there is one or more fibers are being twisted in the process of tufting so in the final carpet, they would look to be bound together.</p>
<p>The velvet pile carpets to possess short pile heing as well as much tighter construction which give the completed article a velvety, smoother appearance. The loop pile types of carpets are known for their hard wearing texture. Hand-knotted carpets are using the expertise of weavers to make the finest quality work. The traditional rugs are usually featuring a deliberate mistake on behalf of the weaver in guaranteeing their authenticity.</p>
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		<title>How is a Football Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In contrary to the popular belief, footballs are not actually constructed of pigskin, instead from butchered cows hide. In the initial steps of creating a football, a whole side hide of the cow will be used. Footballs that are of higher quality are made from the rear of the cow hide. On the other hand, &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-is-a-football-made/football/" rel="attachment wp-att-1105"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1105" title="Football" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Football.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>In contrary to the popular belief, footballs are not actually constructed of pigskin, instead from butchered cows hide. In the initial steps of creating a football, a whole side hide of the cow will be used. Footballs that are of higher quality are made from the rear of the cow hide. On the other hand, the less quality ones are produced from the belly or lower area.</p>
<p>Football shaped stencil more like of a cookie cutter will be positioned upon the hide. The machine will press upon the cutter which will cut out a panel in football shape. This will be repeated over again until the whole hide will be used up making the football panels.</p>
<p>When the panels are cut, they will be sent into a machine for pressing. In this step, logos are going to be placed on the number of panels. Once the pressing is done, the leather panels are to be sewn together using vinyl cotton panel which will provide it with added stability and strength. After lining the panels, the lined panels will be together sewn wrong side out. The only ball opening is where the laces are going to be.</p>
<p>The football will now be placed on the machine which flatten the ends, and on to the second machine which will break the ends in. The football now needs to be turned inside out. To turn the football inside out easily, it will be placed in the steam box. This will soften the leather and make the turning process much easier. The polyeurethane bladder will then be placed inside the ball. It is the bladder that holds in the air. A number of pounds of air pressure are pumped in the ball giving it sufficient shape for the lacers to put in the laces into the ball.</p>
<p>When the laces are on, the ball will be placed in a machine which places over a hundred points of air pressure in the ball. After the ball came out of the pressuring machine, it will go back down to 13 pounds of air pressure and is ready then to be packed and sent in its final destination.</p>
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		<title>How Babies are Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people think about how babies are made, what usually comes into their mind is that man and woman meet, they make love and after nine months, a baby pops out. But are you exactly aware where the eggs and sperm are coming from or how do they find each other and combine creating a &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-babies-are-made/babies/" rel="attachment wp-att-1097"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1097" title="Babies" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Babies-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a>When people think about how babies are made, what usually comes into their mind is that man and woman meet, they make love and after nine months, a baby pops out. But are you exactly aware where the eggs and sperm are coming from or how do they find each other and combine creating a new life?</p>
<p>For women, the possibility of getting pregnant starts in the ovaries. These are two tiny oval organs that are fixated to any side of the uterus. The ovaries are filled with eggs that are made right before the baby is born. Baby girls are born with one to two million in the ovaries of the mother. Most eggs start to try off almost immediately and the rest decrease steadily in number as the person gets older. There are about 400 eggs released in the fertile years between the first period and menopause.</p>
<p>In every menstrual cycle, sometimes after the period, one or two eggs are starting to get to maturity in any of the ovaries. The ripest egg will be released and this process is called ovulation. The egg is sucked up quickly by the tulip-shape opening of the fallopian tube that is the nearest. Ovulation is usually around 12 to 14 days before the next period. The exact ovulation time will depend on the length of the cycle. Various hormones are working together to control the cycle length when the eggs ripen and timing of ovulation. The average egg will live for up to 24 hours after it is released. At this time, it has to be fertilized by a sperm in order for the baby to be conceived.</p>
<p>If the egg has met the healthy sperm on the way into the uterus, the process of creating a new life will start. If not, then the egg will end its journey at the uterus and then disintegrate. If the woman has not conceived, the ovary will stop making estrogen and progesterone. These are the two hormones which would help in maintaining a pregnancy. When the hormone levels drop, the coagulated lining of the uterus is shed during the period. The remains of unfertilized egg are shade as well as the same time.</p>
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		<title>How Bubble Gum is Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bubble gum is a favorite of people of all ages. So who made the bubble gum, how is it made and who made it? Bubble gum has a history that goes back way to 1900s. An owner of a candy company, Frank Fleer thought of making a gum in which bubbles can be blown. Despite &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-bubble-gum-is-made/young-woman-blowing-a-chewing-gum-bubble/" rel="attachment wp-att-1101"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1101" title="Young Woman Blowing a Chewing Gum Bubble" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Bubble-Gum-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a>Bubble gum is a favorite of people of all ages. So who made the bubble gum, how is it made and who made it? Bubble gum has a history that goes back way to 1900s. An owner of a candy company, Frank Fleer thought of making a gum in which bubbles can be blown. Despite the number of trials made, he had to settle with sticky gum that was not making much profit.</p>
<p>In 1928, Walter Diemer who worked for Frank stumbled upon a recipe that was less sticky and more stretchable. He brought it into a grocery store where the gum was easily sold. It was called the Double bubble gum. Walter Diemer had a great time in teaching his group as well as kids in blowing bubbles from the gum. Until the introduction of Bazooka bubble gum, the Double bubble gum had solely ruled the marketplace. The basic recipes of bubble gum used by manufacturers are almost the same. There are only slight variations in the flavor or color in order for them to stand out in the competitive market.</p>
<p>The ingredients of bubble gum are the same to the ingredients of chewing gum. The basic ingredients are all the same, though there is a variation in the proportion. There could be some additional substance in making the gum much less sticky. These ingredients include the gum base, flavors, sweeteners, colors and softeners.</p>
<p>The key ingredient of the bubble gum is the gum base. It has chicle or the rubber like substance that can be obtained from the sapodilla tree. The chicle will act as the elasticizer that allows the gum to stretch without tearing and the bubbles will not easily burst. Other gum bases used are gutta-percha, jelutong and pine rosin. The use of synthetic rubber bases such as polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene as well as butadiene-styrene rubber has been increasing nowadays.</p>
<p>There is about 79% sugar present in single stick of gum. The corn syrup or natural sugar is used to give the gum with the sweet taste. It can enhance as well the gum texture. Saccharin and aspartame are artificial sweeteners that are giving the same purpose as well.</p>
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		<title>How is Cheddar Cheese Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cheddar cheese is a yellow orange, semi-hard cheese which has variation in sharpness. Its name is derived from an English village and is very well-known in the UK. With simple ingredients and tools, you will be able to make your own cheddar cheese from your home. The first step in making cheddar cheese is heating &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-is-cheddar-cheese-made/cheddar-cheese/" rel="attachment wp-att-1093"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1093" title="Cheddar Cheese" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Cheddar-Cheese-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a>Cheddar cheese is a yellow orange, semi-hard cheese which has variation in sharpness. Its name is derived from an English village and is very well-known in the UK. With simple ingredients and tools, you will be able to make your own cheddar cheese from your home.</p>
<p>The first step in making cheddar cheese is heating the milk in large pot to 88 degrees. Then the buttermilk is going to be stirred in. It should be allowed to sit for an hour while maintaining the temperature. This will be accomplished by allowing the pot to sit in the sink filled partially with warm water.</p>
<p>Then the rennet will be added containing a proteolytic enzyme that coagulates milk, dividing it into curds and whey into the cool water. Then stir the mixture of water-rennet in the milk for thirty seconds. While keeping the temperature, allow the mixture sit for about 45 minutes. At this point, the milk separates into solids and liquids.</p>
<p>Cut the curds into smaller cubes and allow them to set for 25 minutes. Stir them slowly for 45 minutes while increasing the temperature gradually to 98 degrees. When the curds have settled into the bottom, pour the excess liquids out. Strain the curds using a colander for ten minutes. Then pour back the curds into the pot, add non-iodized salt and thoroughly mix. The pot of curds should be allowed to sit in warm water for an hour and frequently stir it.</p>
<p>The press will be lined with cheesecloth. If you don’t have a press, you need to cut both ends of large can of coffee. The cheesecloth can be improvised from clean pillow case. Into the cheesecloth, pour the curds and place a wood follow over the cheese and apply 15 pounds of pressure for 20 minutes. Redress the curds using new cheesecloth and cover with wood follow and apply 30 pounds pressure for a couple of hours. Do the same procedure again and apply about 30 to 40 pounds of pressure overnight.</p>
<p>Remove the curds from cheesecloth and air dry for about 3 to 5 days. The curds are to be coated in cheese wax and age it for two six months at a temperature of 55 degrees.</p>
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		<title>How are Soccer Balls Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Within a soccer ball is something known as bladder that holds air. The bladders are either made from latex or butyl, depending on the soccer ball quality. The balls that have the highest quality have butyl bladders that are the most expensive compared to latex but can hold air longer. In order for the bladder &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-are-soccer-balls-made/soccerball/" rel="attachment wp-att-1088"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1088" title="soccerball" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/soccerball-300x290.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="215" /></a>Within a soccer ball is something known as bladder that holds air. The bladders are either made from latex or butyl, depending on the soccer ball quality. The balls that have the highest quality have butyl bladders that are the most expensive compared to latex but can hold air longer. In order for the bladder to be made, latex or butyl is heated carefully, and then poured into mold. When cooled, the round, flat bladder will be taken out and set aside.</p>
<p>The soccer ball’s bladder is bordered by lining layers. Such layers are comprised of polyester or laminated cotton sheets. There could be up to four layers in a soccer ball. If there are more layers, the ball will bounce higher. The most expensive balls have four layers at least. The lining layers are affixed to the outer ball cover.</p>
<p>The outside of the soccer balls or the outer cover are made from synthetic leather or rubber. Professional balls are usually made with synthetic leather while the practice balls are typically made of rubber. Some of the indoor balls have covers that are made from material consisting of various thin layers of felt that is laminated.</p>
<p>The material of the cover is stitched into the layers and the entire thing will be sent into a machine that cuts out each panel along with the convenient holes from the stitch. If the ball has graphics, the machine will add those into the sheets of fabric before cutting it. Then the panels are finally glued or sewn together. Balls that are of the highest grade are hand-stitched with special cord that consists of five polyester lines that are all twisted together. The medium grade ones are stitched together with machines while those that are most inexpensive are glued together.</p>
<p>The panels are then sewn together turning the ball inside out, the round bladder taken out of the mold and cooled off is sewn together as well into sphere and inflated partially. When the panels are almost complete, the ball will be turned right side out and the bladder will be stuffed inside the ball. The rest of the panels are then sewn closed around its inflating spot and then the bladder will be inflated. The final steps are done all by hand.</p>
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		<title>How are Rainbows Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rainbows have always been carrying with them an aura of legend and mystery. The ancient Indian tribes in North America have the belief that a rainbow was the bridge of death and life. But the Romans see it as positive sign for their sun gold. In reality, nothing is mystical, mythical or mysterious about rainbows. &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-are-rainbows-made/rainbows/" rel="attachment wp-att-1083"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1083" title="Rainbows" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Rainbows-300x215.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="188" /></a>Rainbows have always been carrying with them an aura of legend and mystery. The ancient Indian tribes in North America have the belief that a rainbow was the bridge of death and life. But the Romans see it as positive sign for their sun gold.</p>
<p>In reality, nothing is mystical, mythical or mysterious about rainbows. Most people considered that the multi-colored arcs which appear in the eastern horizon after rainstorm is a breathtaking and beautiful gift of nature. But the creation of rainbow does follow several laws of physics that Descartes, a scientist that started seriously investigating it in the 17th century.</p>
<p>The formula is involving variables such as reflection and refraction of light, color spectrums, prisms, antisolar points and many other complicating sounding words. But the truth is that the rainbow formation is a simple science for so long as all of the factors are present the moment it is created.</p>
<p>Light is composed of color series, ROYGBIV or red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet needless to say other light such as ultraviolet that is not as detected easily by the human eye. Light has varying wavelengths as well. Wavelengths that are the longest are visible to the human eye as the red color while the shortest wavelength the violet color with short list of other colors between them. When the light is passing through anything it bends or become refracted light. No two objects have similar refractive index.</p>
<p>When the light is passing through an object such as ornamental crystals that most people hang in their windows, every color created bends according the corresponding wavelength and spread in order for the colors of the window to be formed on the opposite wall.</p>
<p>The same thing would occur when the sun is peeking out from behind the clouds during or after the rainstorm. Raindrops should be present still in the atmosphere to form a rainbow. Thunderstorms and rain shows are not that only times a rainbow can appear. They can also be observed in the bank of mist in the spray billowing from waterfalls or made by lawn sprinklers or any situation where light is reflecting through water or objects such as crystal or glass.</p>
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		<title>How are GM Foods Made?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genetically modified or GM foods are made from plants in which have had traits in DNA changed. The scientists are taking genes, the DNA pieces that differentiate living things from one animal or plan and put it in another organism. Such plants are known also as GMOs or genetically modified organisms. The goal of genetically &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-are-gm-foods-made/gm-food/" rel="attachment wp-att-1079"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1079" title="GM Food" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/GM-Food-300x245.jpg" alt="" width="261" height="214" /></a>Genetically modified or GM foods are made from plants in which have had traits in DNA changed. The scientists are taking genes, the DNA pieces that differentiate living things from one animal or plan and put it in another organism. Such plants are known also as GMOs or genetically modified organisms.</p>
<p>The goal of genetically modifying plants would be making them better in some way. So corn plants for instance may have a gene incorporated, making it more resistant to insects, herbicides, more nutritious and more tolerant of cold or drought.</p>
<p>The first crops to be modified genetically in the US include corn, cotton and soybeans. Most processed foods that contain large quantities soy and corn contain GMOs. The other crops that are allowed currently in the US food and feed supply are canola, alfalfa, corn, chicory, flax, papaya, cotton, rice, potato, squash, soybean, tomato and sugar beet.</p>
<p>Some people asked if eating genetically modified foods are harmful to their babies. Well it depends on who you are asking about this controversial subject. Most people believe that when it comes to food, the more natural, the better it would be especially when babies are concerned. Since genetic combinations take place in the genetic engineering laboratory that are not possible in nature, the critics are concerned that playing with food technology could have far reaching effects on the health of human as well as the environment.</p>
<p>The main or primary concern is the allergens. This is because most of the genetically modified organisms may commence allergens that are known or unknown. If an individual is allergic in the gene which has been brought in, chances are the person will be allergic on the product.</p>
<p>There are some concerns as well that when introducing new gene into the plant, it becomes possible to make a completely new allergen, which causes allergic reactions in children or other susceptible people. There is also no good way in testing these foods to ensure that it will not happen. In addition, while the government and producers are working under the assumption that if original foods were safe, the new product is also going to be safe.</p>
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		<title>How are Dentures Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dentures are fixed or removable teeth replacements. Tooth replacement is necessary when the tooth as well as its roots have been damaged irreplaceable. Dentists know that missing permanent tooth must be replaced always otherwise the teeth on either side of the space will tilt toward the gap gradually, and the teeth in the opposite jaw &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-are-dentures-made-2/dentures-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1075"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1075" title="Dentures" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Dentures2-300x265.jpg" alt="" width="235" height="208" /></a>Dentures are fixed or removable teeth replacements. Tooth replacement is necessary when the tooth as well as its roots have been damaged irreplaceable. Dentists know that missing permanent tooth must be replaced always otherwise the teeth on either side of the space will tilt toward the gap gradually, and the teeth in the opposite jaw will start moving toward the space.</p>
<p>There are some standard types of replacing tooth in the current dentistry. An entire denture will be made in restoring both the teeth along with the core bone when all of the teeth are absent in the arch. A smaller version will be fixed partial denture known as fixed bridge as well that can be  used if the teeth that are generally healthy are present adjacent to the gap where the teeth have been lost.</p>
<p>The partial will be anchored to the teeth surrounding it by attachment to caps or crows that are attached into the healthy teeth. The removable partial denture will be used in replacing missing teeth where there are insufficient natural teeth that would support the fixed bridge. This device will rest on the jaws soft tissues and will be held in position with metal supports. The dental implants are known as the most recent technology in tooth replacement.</p>
<p>Most dentures are made from high quality acrylic resins that make them stronger as well as more attractive than they once were. Acrylic-resistant, the acrylic resins are expected to last for up to five to eight years. In some dentures, porcelain is used at material since it appears more like natural teeth enamel. It is used particularly for the upper teeth that are the most visible. But the pressure of chewing and biting with porcelain teeth could wear away and damage the natural teeth. Hence porcelain teeth must not be used in partial dentures in which they are in contact with natural teeth during biting or chewing.</p>
<p>The mouth of each individual is different and every denture should be custom designed to perfectly fit and look good. Basically, the dentures are shaped according to the mouth shape and size, age, skull size, skin color, sex and hair color.</p>
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		<title>How are Vitamins Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marieg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vitamins are organic compounds required in tiny amounts in human diets to sustain life and health. With the absence of vitamins, the human body could become prone to different diseases and variety of syndromes. They are named by letters such as Vitamins A, C, D, K, E and B vitamins group. The manufacturer of the &#187;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://howisitmade.org/how-are-vitamins-made-2/vitamins-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1071"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1071" title="Vitamins" src="http://howisitmade.org/wp-content/uploads/Vitamins2-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="160" /></a>Vitamins are organic compounds required in tiny amounts in human diets to sustain life and health. With the absence of vitamins, the human body could become prone to different diseases and variety of syndromes. They are named by letters such as Vitamins A, C, D, K, E and B vitamins group.</p>
<p>The manufacturer of the vitamin will first purchase the raw vitamins in addition to the other ingredients. Mostly, the manufacturers test the raw materials for analysis. If herbs will be added into the vitamin capsule, they are going to be subjected for testing on the identity and potency and it is bacteria-contaminated.</p>
<p>The raw vitamins come in fine powder and don’t require preliminary processing. In case the ingredients do not come in fine granules, they must be returned through ground and mill. Some vitamins are pre-blended with filler such as microcrystalline cellulose as it can create a more granule which could further aid the processing steps. Technicians in the laboratory may run the test in matches when they are working with relatively newer ingredients and they determine as well if it needs to be pre-blended.</p>
<p>In order for the vitamins to come in the form of tablet, the precise size is important in terms of figuring out the formula as well as how well it is running in the machine where the tablet will be processed. In some cases, the raw vitamins are milled into the appropriate some for tabletting while in other cases, they require the step for wet granulation. In this technique the fine vitamin powder will be mixed with different cellulose particles before wetting them.</p>
<p>Then the mixture is going to be set for drying and then the formula can be chunks and are sized by running it through the mill. This forces the chunk through the small holes of the desired diameter of granules and these granules will be weighed before mixing them. Once the granules are ready, they are going to be weighed in order for the required weight to be achieved for each ingredient. After weighing, all the ingredients are dumped for mixing. Then it will be followed by the mixture encapsulation and they are going to be compressed into tablets with the coating. The vitamins will be run in the polishing machine.</p>
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