Food processors are more appropriate for solid foods, which cannot be effectively ground with a food mill, such as cheese or nuts. The food ground in a food mill must be soft, often being steamed, baked, or boiled before being processed.
Silica (silicon dioxide) is a compound of silicon and oxygen (Si02). It is a hard, glassy mineral substance which occurs in a variety of forms such as sand, quartz, sandstone, and granite.It is also found in the skeletal parts of various animals and plants.ilica (silicon dioxide) is a compound of silicon and oxygen (Si02). It is a hard, glassy mineral substance which occurs in a variety of forms such as sand, quartz, sandstone, and granite.
Many people, like you, have heard of this mineral but do not really understand what it is or why their bodies need it. According the MMI, or Mineral Information Institute, silica is the chemical name of quartz, which can also be known as silicon dioxide. In pharmaceuticals it is used as a filler, or in food production as an anti-coagulant. It is also used in the manufacturing of cast iron and ceramics.