Escherichia coli O157:H7
One of the main food safety issues concerns the rise of a bacteria which can damage kidneys and cause severe illness if not death. Escherichia […]
Month: February 2012
Deoxynivalenol
Measuring deoxynivalenol (DON) or vomitoxin (CAS no. 51481-10-8) as it is also known is important because it has become a widespread contaminant of many feedstuffs. It is […]
Surimi
If you have ever wondered why a fish stick should be crab flavoured, then welcome to the world of surimi. In a formal sense, surimi […]
Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) In Product Development And Packaging
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a useful tool in new product development (NPD) for the food scientist. It is often encountered in food safety, product and […]
Arsh Kuthar Ras – Benefits
In Ayurvedic medicine, Arsh Kuthar Ras is used in the treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) and for indigestion. Its formulation, usually taken as a tablet, is […]
Cellulases in Composting And Fermentation
One of the difficulties in home composting has been the breakdown of woody or cellulosic materials without resorting to burning it. Industrially, there is considerable […]