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Gum Sweets - Pastillas de Goma

Estos caramelos blandos utilizar un agente gelatinizante para darle sus características distintivas.

http://practicalaction.org/gum-sweets-pastillas-de-gomas

Food Processing Equipment Design - Conception de Materials Usage Alimentaire

In this Technical Brief some simple principles are described which can be used to check the design of locally-made or imported equipment.

http://practicalaction.org/food-processing-equipment-desi...

Cured Meat Products

A simple approach to preserving meat.

http://practicalaction.org/cured-meat-products

Carrying Out a Feasability Study

An idea for a business is not enough to begin production. It is essential to be aware of the different aspects involved in running the business.

http://practicalaction.org/carrying-out-a-feasibility-study

Making Bel Jaam (multimedia) - Nepali

Information about making Bel Jaam in Nepali. [33 Mb]

http://practicalaction.org/making-bel-jaam-multimedia-ne

Stacking Chair

A simple design of chair made from steel tube.

http://practicalaction.org/stacking-chair

Basic Beekeeping Manual 1 Part 09

This section of Basic beekeeping describes how to extract quality honey.

http://practicalaction.org/basic-beekeeping-manual-1-part-9

Basic Beekeeping Manual 1 Part 10

This section of Basic Beekeeping explains how to harvest beeswax.

http://practicalaction.org/basic-beekeeping-manual-1-part-10

Jam Jar Sealer

A hand tool for securing lids onto jars.

http://practicalaction.org/jam-jar-sealer-1

SODIS - Solar Water Disinfection in Sri Lanka

This document looks at a simple way to make water safe to drink by using plastic bottles.

http://practicalaction.org/sodis-solar-water-disinfaction

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