Butterfly Pea
Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a marvellous example of a natural blue produced by various anthocyanins. The petals have a striking vibrant blue colour. The […]
Month: April 2021
Tapioca Flour And Cassava Flour
Tapioca flour is obtained from the roots of cassava (Manihot esculenta) but it is not the same as cassava flour. Cassava flour uses the whole […]
Grits – Coming Back Into Vogue
Grits is very much a US feature of the breakfast table. Having spotted it on the menu at a breakfast diner in Portland, Oregon many […]
CBD Regulations And The Consumer At Its Heart
Cannabis and products that contain it have exploded onto the food and consumer healthcare marketplace. At the heart of this particular herb is cannabidiol (CBD). […]
Tortelli with Pumpkin and Parmesan Filling
Tortelli is a type of Italian pasta that is traditionally stuffed with a variety of fillings, including cheese, vegetables, and meats. The filling is also […]
Microgreens Start To Take Centre Stage
Microgreens may well be one of the answers to feeding a growing population. It’s estimated that global food production will have to rise by 70% […]
How Pasta and Noodles are Analysed
The methods describing how pasta and noodles are analysed are many and varied. It’s worth just reviewing some of the techniques here that developers need […]
What Is Butter Oil And Ghee?
Butter oil and ghee are anhydrous forms of milk fat. Ghee is sometimes referred to as clarified butter. These have to defined as products that […]
Ice Cream Anyone?
Ice cream is one of the great delights of summer especially its warmer days. It is consumed throughout the world and is viewed as a […]
How To Make The Ethiopian Flatbread Injera
Injera is a unique and versatile flatbread that holds a central place in Ethiopian cuisine. This spongy, tangy bread serves not only as a utensil […]
Making Genfo – The Traditional Ethiopian Porridge
Genfo is a hearty and nutritious porridge that holds a significant place in Ethiopian cuisine. Often enjoyed as a breakfast dish, it is made from […]
Methods in Bioreactor Design
Bioreactor design is an important concern and element for the biotechnology and biochemical engineering industry. There are issues with all bioreactors that have to be […]
The Value Of Brewer’s Yeast
Brewer’s yeast is the ingredient we use for brewing beer and cider and in some cases for making bread. The yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae which […]
Wildlife Gardening: April Focus = Mulch
Mulch is the unsung hero in the garden. Whether you are growing vegetables or tending your flower borders and pots, the best thing that you […]
Vegan Chocolate Confounds Easter Eggs
Vegan Easter eggs seem to have been problematic this year and its to do with the creation of vegan chocolate. Whilst the eggs have a […]
What Is Active Packaging?
Active packaging is the incorporation of particular components and additives into a packaging system that release or absorb substances from the packaged food into the […]