The Seeds And Oil Of Nigella sativa (Kalonji)
Nigella seeds may not be that well known in Western style cuisine but throughout Asia, especially India, Kalonji as it is known is a common […]
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Flocculation
One of the fundamental processes of downstream processing of biomolecules is the separation of insoluble material from soluble material. It is regularly used in wastewater […]
What is Asset Performance Management?
Asset Performance Management (APM) is a holistic approach to managing and optimizing the performance of an organization’s physical assets throughout their lifecycle. The goal of […]
What is Risk-Based Maintenance?
Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM) is a maintenance strategy that prioritizes maintenance activities based on the level of risk associated with the failure of a particular asset […]
What is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)?
Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that involves monitoring the condition of equipment in real-time to determine the need for maintenance. Instead of performing […]
What is Reliability-Centered Maintenance?
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) is a structured approach to maintenance planning and decision-making that aims to ensure the reliability and functionality of physical assets while optimizing […]
The Planned Maintenance Percentage
The term “planned maintenance percentage” refers to the proportion of time that a system or equipment is intentionally taken offline for scheduled maintenance activities as […]
Brewing Series: Pilsner Beer
Pilsner beer, often spelled as “Pilsner,” is a style of pale lager that originated in the Czech city of Pilsen. It’s one of the most […]
Living With Long-Term Consequences of COVID-19
As of the end of September 2020, over 1 million people had died from Covid-19. That figures was probably reached some time ago because of […]
The Composition Of Eggs
Eggs are a basic food throughout human civilization and a provider of much needed nutrition. They also have exceptional functional benefits throughout food manufacture such […]
What Is Tyrosinase?
Tyrosinase is an enzyme that catalyses the rate-limiting step in melanin synthesis in animals. It helps converts the amino acid tyrosine to DOPA in particular […]
The Cuisine of Indonesia: A Rich Tapestry of Taste and Tradition
Indonesian cuisine is among the most diverse and complex culinary traditions in the world. Spanning over 17,000 islands and more than 300 ethnic groups, the […]
Garlic Just Great For Good Health
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) has long been regarded as a healthy vegetable. It is a member of the Lily family (Liliaceae). Whether we consume the […]
Preparing Yourself For Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Cases of coronavirus disease or COVID-19 as it is also called, continue to be announced on a daily basis in the United Kingdom, Europe and […]
Acute Pancreatitis Might Be Better Managed Through Personalised Nutrition
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a highly unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. The number of people affected by it is rising and it is not entirely clear why. […]
Agronomic Biofortification Improves Quality In Fruit And Vegetables
In the modern age, consumers need reliable fruit and vegetables to deliver not only aesthetic quality but also nutritional value as well. Two features for […]
Food Waste: It’s A Shocker!
Food waste is a shocking issue! We have an increasing world population which is also experiencing greater hunger than ever. The prospective world population may […]
Tributyrin: Just The Ingredient For Product Development
Tributyrin (TB) could be a product developer’s answer to incorporating an extremely difficult compound called butyrate into a food product. Tributyrin (TB) is a triglyceride […]
Electron Beam Technology: An Acceptable Route For Food Safety
Food safety is paramount throughout the world. Without it we can have no confidence in what we eat if we think it might harm us. […]
The Joy Of Camel Milk
Camel milk is a particularly delicious dairy drink. There are many nutritional and health benefits touted for camel milk proteins and a number of peptides. […]