Plant Proteins: Drivers Of Veganism And Vegetarianism
At the moment there is considerable interest in plant proteins as an ingredient especially for vegetarian if not vegan foods. Back in 2018, the whole […]
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The Purification Of Whey Proteins
Whey protein is an important ingredient. Whey is used for a range of food applications including gel formation, bolstering the nutritional status of foods and […]
Is It Time To Ban Microplastics From Your Home?
In recent years, microplastics have hit the headlines around the world, but what exactly are they, where do they come from, and why are they […]
Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Cream Topping
Serves 8 Carrot Cake Ingredients: 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil […]
Are Parabens A Problem?
Paraben-free is a term that is frequently used when marketing healthcare products, so it seems logical to assume that parabens must be harmful. However, there’s […]
What Is Molecular Gastronomy?
Molecular gastronomy you might say. Well indeed! It seems like a fix between cuisine, cooking and chemistry and to a great extent it is a […]
Interleukins as Orchestrators of Immune Responses
Interleukins (ILs) represent a complex family of signaling molecules crucial for communication within the immune system. These proteins play a pivotal role in regulating immune […]
Who’s Afraid Of Ghost Kitchens?
Bit of a corny title for an article but it was much better than some of the bland titles I’d come up with earlier. Ghost […]
Mayonnaise And All That Matters!
It came as no surprise to me to learn that mayonnaise was now vying with tomato ketchup for the top sauce spot with Britons. The […]
The TLR Signaling Pathway
The Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway is a critical component of the innate immune system, serving as the first line of defense against microbial pathogens. […]
The JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway
The Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway is a crucial mechanism employed by cells to transmit signals from the cell membrane […]
Fluoropolymer Coatings For Food Contact Use
Fluoropolymer coatings are widely used in food processing due to their non-stick properties, chemical resistance, and ability to withstand high temperatures. Several fluoropolymer coatings are […]
Quick Weight Loss Diets
Choosing a diet for a quick weight loss program following Christmas and into the New Year may be just the pick-me-up we all need. This […]
Why You Need Meal Prep
Meal prep as its become known to many might sound a but urban if not urbane but it’s one of the best ways to have […]
Plant-Based Fermented Beverages: Benefits?
Plant-based fermented beverages are seen as heralding a new dawn in healthy eating. They are very much linked to helping us develop and sustain a […]
Genotyping: Decoding Genetic Variations for Insightful Understanding
Genotyping, a key aspect of genetic analysis, involves the identification and characterization of genetic variations within an individual or a population. These variations can range […]
Top Supplements That Boost Testosterone Levels
Testosterone is a critical hormone for men and women. The levels in men are much higher and its role is certainly much more significant. The […]
The Health Benefits Of Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)
Portulaca oleracea L. (Family: Portulacaceae) or its more common name, Purslane is a widespread medicinal plant that is used as an edible plant too. It […]
Purslane – A Crop For Salty Land Areas
Purslane (Portulaca orelacea) is a succulent from the Portulacaceae family that runs riot, growing wild in dry salty areas, through cracks and gullies in the […]
What is Cell Theory?
In the biological sciences, cell theory was first developed in the mid-1800s when it was realised that all living organisms were made up of cells. […]