Monellin
Monellin is a sweet protein extracted from the fruit of the plant Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii (Stapf) Diels. The plant is grown widely throughout West Africa where […]
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Thaumatin – Taste Modifiers For Product Development
Thaumatin is actually a group of many low molecular weight proteins with intense sweetness. These are labelled I,II, III, (Van der Wei & Loeve, 1972) […]
Brazzein – A Sweetener For Product Development
Brazzein is an interesting sweet-tasting protein which is extracted from the a west African fruit of the climbing plant, the Oubli (Pentadiplandra brazzeana, Baillon). It […]
Sal (Shorea robusta) vegetable fat as a cocoa butter replacer
Sal (Shorea robusta) vegetable fat is a potential substitute for cocoa butter in various food applications, particularly in the chocolate industry. Shorea robusta, commonly known […]
Genetically Modified Tomatoes Appear To Stave Off Insect Damage
Genetically modified produce often causes considerable angst for all those interested in the environment but ensuring we maximise our food produce and avoid waste is […]
Proteus: A Little Known Genus Of Bacteria That Can Cause Food Poisoning
For many of us, the bacteria that come from a small group in the genus, Proteus would mean nothing. However, this group of bacteria are […]
Sea Kelp – How Good Is It For You ?
For many years now, sea kelp has been viewed as a rich source of iodine with a significant amounts of calcium and smaller amounts of potassium and […]
What Are Pampered Pets Being Fed This Year ?
Pet owners are a funny breed in many ways. I’m one ! Ask them about their animal and four out of five pet owners will […]
Lemon Verbena Extracts Appear To Reduce Muscle Damage Following Intense Exercise
New research from Germany shows supplementation with a lemon verbena extract eases muscle soreness and reduces muscle damage following extreme, intense exercise. The research confirms […]
Farro? What It Really Is And Where You Find It
Grains are of increasing interest to the public at large having moved from the preserve of the foodie to a more mainstream audience. We are […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
Some Of the Great Features Of Star Anise
You can never fail to be intrigued by the appearance of star anise. It has those star shaped seed pods containing very often a little […]
How to make Pear Drops
Pear drops are a classic British confectionery with a charming history. They date back to the 19th century and are known for their distinctive pear […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts and Bacteria in the EU
Getting a genetically modified (GM) bacterium or yeast approved in Europe is a complex and tightly regulated process. The approval procedure is governed by European […]
The Problems With Erucic Acid
Erucic acid is probably not on everyone’s hate list but is a compound in the food supply chain that we need to be mindful of. […]
Restricting Asparagine Production May Be Key To Halting The Spread Of Breast Cancer Cells
Some compounds in food appear to have quite a profound effect on the spread of breast cancer cells according to new research from the University […]
The Cancer Risk Associated With Acrylamide
What Is Acrylamide ? Acrylamide is a chemical used in the manufacture of polymers such as polyacrylamide and acrylamide copolymers. These polymers are needed for […]
Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is one of the most common causes of many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including non-ulcer dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, gastritis which […]
The Main Health Benefits Of Soy Milk
Soy or soya milk is a highly nutritious drink much loved by a wide community. The drink is naturally high in various proteins, fiber, various […]
Which Foods have the best diuretic effect?
A diuretic is something which increases the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. Frequent needs to go to the toilet […]