Essential Oils – The Natural Antimicrobial In Foods
Essential oils sourced from plants are viewed as a natural preservative in foods especially against pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. They are compared favourably to more […]
Month: October 2011
Leucine And Muscle Synthesis
One of the most important amino-acids in sports nutrition is leucine which was found recently in a study to increase muscle protein synthesis (MPS) by […]
Dioxin – New Regulations
Dioxin regularly enters the news as a scare story because when many believe the food supply chain is under some level of control, a notable […]
The Aging Of Beer And Lager
We all enjoy a good beer and lager! But if we leave it too long it will lose its flavour and taste stale and no […]
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate
Ethyl lauroyl arginate (ELA) is a preservative used in a range of products including non-alcoholic beverages, fish, meat products and salads. It may be worth […]
Bionade – A Unique Beverage Offering By Producing Gluconic Acid Through Fermentation
I recently tried some beverages from Bionade GmbH which are rather unique and deserved their own post. They are not soft drinks for a start […]
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
Immunoassays have become highly important weapons in the detection of allergens, drugs and other problematic components in various food stuffs. They are so sophisticated now, they have become […]
Differences Between Bottled and Tap Water In The UK
I was asked quite recently by a reader if I knew the differences between bottles and tap water in the UK. having worked on aspects […]