The Benefits Of Walnut Oil
The walnut (Juglans regia L.) is in its own right an important component of anybody’s diet. It is often consumed without any further modification of […]
Month: October 2018
The Use Of The Peroxide Value
The peroxide value is one of the best measures for establishing the rancidity of fats and oils. Many other methods are available such as the […]
Measurement And Analysis Of Dietary Fiber In The USA
Dietary fiber has always been tricky to define let alone try and measure. Back in 2009, the Codex Alimentarius reached a consensus having first started […]
Almond Milk Is The Non-Dairy Milk Of Choice At Breakfast Time
Almond milk is to be found on most supermarket shelves but it has caught many by surprise by its popularity. It is rapidly becoming the […]
What is the best contract manufacturer for your beverage?
Contract manufacturing is the way to go for most small start ups looking to get their brand into the marketplace. Let’s face it, the cost […]
A Look At The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a continuous improvement scheme for all manufacturers involved in the food industry. It focuses mainly on food safety […]
The Life Of The India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale, an exotically titled beer which has as colourful a history as any brew both in the UK and in the USA where […]
Seed Oils Versus Olive Oils – Which Is Better ?
A new study reveals seed oils to be better for you than olive oil. That sounds like quite a statement to make. An analysis of […]
Alisma Rhizome
The rhizome of the European Water Plantain or more scientifically, Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juzep (also known as A. plantago-aquatica var. orientale) has been used traditionally in […]
A Comparison Between HACCP And HARPC
Most food safety systems have what is known as HACCP in place. HACCP is the acronym for Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points. A similar […]
Why Quark Is Such Good Protein
Quark or quarg as some might call it sounds like an alien species sent to humour us. It is though a very white soft cheese […]
Aquafaba As The Ideal Vegan Egg Replacer
Aquafaba is probably one of the most useful ingredients vegans rely on most of all in cooking. It is a very effective egg white replacer […]
How We Make Soy Sauce And What Grades Are There ?
Soy sauce is a traditional seasoning with a salty, almost meat-like taste and a very sharp flavour. It is a light brown to black liquid […]
What Is Kombucha And Why Has It So Many Great Health Benefits?
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink with a slight fizziness due to carbonation. It is stated by officionados to quite categorically have a flavour similar […]
Is 7-Keto-DHEA Any Good For Weight Loss ?
The compound 7-Ketodehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto-DHEA) which is also known as 7-oxoprasterone is a prohormone. It is a widely promoted supplement that is incorporated into product mixes […]
The Uses Of Fumaric Acid And Its Salts
Fumaric acid has many functions throughout industry. It is a natural plant substance and was named after the genus Fumaria. The genus are important herbs […]
The International Regulatory Organizations
The international regulatory organizations are effectively the police for the food world especially on additives. The three most prominent organisations are the Codex Alimentarius and […]
Dysphagia Is About Difficulty With Swallowing
Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing. It’s not a nice situation to deal with and as we get older the […]
The Power In White Tea
White tea is a relatively new product in the long history that is tea drinking. It is a particular type of tea that is made […]