Gulab Jamun
Gulab jamun is a good old fashioned Indian dessert which hits the spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Not really a dessert for anyone […]
Month: February 2020
How to Prepare Bengali Chum Chum
Well, if you have a sweet tooth and you do not mind seeing your waistline expand a little bit, then chomping on some chum chums […]
Kheer, The Great Indian Rice Pudding
The kheer or firni pudding is one of the sweet treats of the dining table and a truly versatile dish following an Indian or Pakistani […]
Reducing Acrylamide Formation In Potatoes
Acrylamide is a nasty molecule. It is a neurotoxin, genotoxin and carcinogen which makes it highly undesirable especially when it forms in food. Hogervorst et […]
Big Breakfast For Burning Up Calories
I always felt breakfast was the most important meal of the day and that they have come from urban myth and from those who claimed […]
What Is Starch?
Starch is the main storage polysaccharide in higher plants and their primary energy source. It is sometimes referred to by some sources as amylum but […]
Microplastics Persist In Water – Anything We Can Do About It?
Microplastics have been an ongoing issue for many years but the impact on the environment and ultimately on us was not realised to any extent […]
The Supply of Food Oils from Nordic Countries
The supply chain for food oils in the Nordic countries is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, from farmers and producers to […]
Food Supply Chains in Nordic Countries
The food supply chains originating from Nordic countries are characterized by their emphasis on sustainability, quality, and innovation. Comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, […]
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Adaptor-Specific PCR
Adaptor-specific PCR, also known as adapter-mediated PCR or adapter PCR, is a molecular biology technique that involves the use of adaptors or linkers to selectively […]
Plastic Eaten By Mealworms
Plastic eaten by mealworms and saving the planet might have seemed liked some lurid science fiction pot boiler years ago but there is reality in […]
Konjac Glucomannan
Introduction Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a highly polymerized dietary fibre obtained from the roots and tubers of the plant Amorphophallus konjac C. Koch The plant […]
Unveiling the Potential of Patient-Derived Explant Cultures By Bridging the Gap Between Bench and Bedside
Introduction Patient-derived explant cultures represent a revolutionary approach in translational research, offering a unique bridge between laboratory investigations and clinical applications. This article explores the […]
All Of Us Love Discovering New Flavours
It may seem a tad quirky to think that we would all love discovering new flavours for cuisine but so it would seem to be […]
Compound Coatings That Replace Chocolate
Compound coatings have developed in popularity with home chefs and professionals is because they have properties that other coatings such as chocolate do not possess. […]
Better Food Labeling Comes Our Way
Food labeling in the USA has become a lot clearer and more realistic based on the new regulations. This is the first time in 20 […]
The Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. Turmeric […]
Pancreatic Cancer
One of the most aggressive cancers known is pancreatic cancer. It is the seventh most common cause of death due to any cancer and there […]
Renshen Shouwu Extract
Renshen Shouwu (RSSW) is an extract that is a complex mix of herbs used in Traditional Chinese medicine. It is quoted in the Chinese Pharmacopeia […]
Does Food Play A Role In Transmission Of Coronavirus?
The Coronavirus is certainly a flu which is being taken very seriously and beginning to have an impact on global supply chains. The particular strain […]