Pterostilbene
Pterostilbene is one of the stress metabolites produced by the grape, Vitis vinifera along with resveratrol, ε-viniferin, and α-viniferin in response to infection (Langcake, 1981). […]
Month: September 2014
Lutein And Zeaxanthin
♦ Lutein and zeaxanthin are major supplements for eye health Lutein and Zeaxanthin have become of major interest as a nutritional supplements because they are […]
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is one of the healthiest dietary oils available for the nutritionist and for culinary use. We explore some of its properties here. The […]
Indian Borage (Country Borage, Karpurvalli) – Modifying Appetite To Overcome Obesity
Karpurvalli (Coleus aromaticus) in Hindi and commonly called country borage or Indian borage is a perennial herb grown throughout the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally, the leaves of […]
Coleus amboinicus – A Novel Insecticide
The search for novel insecticides from natural sources continues apace and Coleus amboinicius may be the answer. Chemical assessment on the leaf essential oil of Coleus […]
Wasabi – A Wonderful Condiment
Wasabi (Wasabia japonica Matsum.) is a highly pungent condiment for use with sushi and one of my favourite flavours for the effect it has on […]
Pomelo (Pummelo)
The Pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck or Citrus maxima Merr.) a.k.a. pummelo, shaddock, lusho fruit or Chinese grapefruit is not a fruit I’ve often encountered in the market […]
L-ergothioneine
L-ergothioneine (ERT, 2-thiol-l-histidine-betaine) is an unusual bioactive compound found in food. The biological function of this hydrophilic low-molecular-weight thiol is not known fully even though […]
The Indian Meal Moth – A Serious Pantry Pest
It’s not a pleasant experience seeing insects flying out of boxes of food but it happens all to frequently. One insect, The Indian Meal Moth […]
Eating Insects – Is This The Future For Food?
As the world’s population increases, protein is increasingly in short supply. Could eating insects be the answer? Feeding the planet literally may well rest with […]
Sunset Yellow – A New ADI Set
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) which is also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985 has been a food colour of long standing in all sorts of foods […]
The Properties Of Bergamot Peel Essence And Juice
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau) is a citrus fruit that is restricted in cultivation to the narrow coastal Reggio Calabria region in Southern Italy. […]
The Health Benefits Of Litchi (Lychee) Fruit
Litchi (Litchi chinensis) or lychee is mostly sourced from Southeast Asia, and is a tropical or subtropical crop that has seen a gentle and steady […]
Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic Or Acacia Fibre- A Look At Its Functional And Health Benefits
I suspect that when you look at an ingredient list on a beverage bottle you might wonder what gum Acacia or gum Arabic is doing in your […]
Olive Hydroxytyrosol
It has been well-known that olives, as part of the Mediterranean diet have many beneficial health effects, especially where the heart and joints are concerned. […]
Calcium in Nutrition
The body contains more calcium than any other mineral – in fact we store 99% of it in our bones and teeth. The rest is […]
Passion Fruit
The yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims F. Flavicarpa) is thought of as having one of the finest flavours of any fruit and is extremely […]
Z-Trim – Gluten free meatballs and all that
A colleague who was visiting the IFT in New Orleans this year visited Z-Trim’s stand (Z-Trim, Mundelein, Ill. USA). What do they make I asked […]
Buckwheat: A Crop Coming Back Into Fashion
Buckwheat (Family: Polygonaceae ) is a valuable food crop that is eaten and used as an ingredient similar to cereals. It is all about the seed […]