What Is Epilepsy ?
Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an enduring predisposition to suffer from epileptic seizures. It is always accompanied by a variety of social, psychological, […]
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Trends In Tuna Fishing
Tuna is possibly the most widely sought after fish in the world – even more so than salmon. It is certainly commercially one of the […]
The Colour of Dark Meat in Chicken
The color of dark meat in chicken [or indeed poultry in general,] such as that found in the legs and thighs, is influenced by several […]
What Is Agar?
Agar is an important polysaccharide extracted from red algae. It is classified as a marine polysaccharide and belongs in the same class as alginate. Agar […]
Citreoviridin
Citreoviridin (CIT) is a highly toxic mycotoxin produced by the mould Penicillium citreoviridin (PCV) [ Penicillium citreonigrum]. The mould itself is a very common contaminant of a number […]
Mycotoxins Are Bad!
Mycotoxins are ubiquitous toxic metabolites produced by fungi via secondary metabolism. Many of them are contaminants, often finding their way into food, beverages and water. […]
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) are a constant hazard for those with an allergy to them but they do yield an extremely valuable culinary […]
New Ingredients: Banana Powder
Bananas (Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca) in their own right are highly nutritious but banana powder might be much more versatile for use by product developers. […]
Apigenin
Apigenin might not be a word on everyone’s lips, but this compound has plenty to recommend it. The compound is a flavonoid found in a […]
Isomaltulose
Isomaltulose (IM) is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of alpha-1,6-linked glucose and fructose monomers. Isomaltulose is an alternative sweetener with a high potential for use […]
The Health Benefits Of Maqui Berry Powder
If you were looking for a strong purple coloured berry fruit then the Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis (Molina) Stuntz) might just answer your requests. It comes […]
Growing Loquats
Loquats are an edible exotic in many countries. If you are fortunate to have a sunny south-facing wall, a sheltered courtyard or a greenhouse then […]
A Ketone Ester Sport Supplement Promises To Give The ‘Edge’ To Sportspeople
It isn’t every day that claims of a ‘game-changer’ are made, but a new sports supplement based on ketone esters for tired sports people may […]
Resistant Starch And Gut Health
Starch is possibly the most important source of energy for feeding the world’s population. There isn’t a culture that developed to any extent without the […]
Freezing And Thawing Issues In Shrimp And Prawns
Shrimps and prawns are essential ingredients of the gourmet kitchen but for many of us, fresh seafood is often hard to come by. So what […]
Pacific White Shrimps Rule Supreme
Pacific white shrimps are now the most widely grown cultivated shrimp in the world and with good reason. On a recent trip to the west […]
The Biomarkers Used in Assessing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term and progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys play a vital […]
A Summary of the Western Blotting Technique For Protein Analysis
Western blotting or immune blotting as it might often be known is a real workhorse of the protein analysis world. It is probably the principal […]
Dementia Might Actually Be Reduced By Drinking Some Alcohol In Middle Age
Every so often a piece of research is reported comes along which sets tongues wagging because it flies in the face of accepted wisdom. The […]
Furikake Encrusted Albacore Tuna with Yuzu Aioli
Furikake encrusted Albacore tuna is a great Japanese dish which has crossed over the Pacific to the Western seaboard of the USA. I’ve seen it […]