Electrospun Fibres For Food
Encapsulation for the food and pharmaceutical industries has been with us for many years – new immobilization methods, new carrier materials and different methods for […]
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The Benefits Of Red Peppers
The red pepper known as paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) is a very colourful vegetable which rivals the tomato for vividness and hue in its red colour. […]
Eucommia ulmoides (Du Zhong)
Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides Oliver) is an important medicinal plant found in China. It is the only member of the genus Eucommia and is found […]
The Differences Between Archaea And Bacteria
In microbiology, even in food microbiology it is important to know the differences between certain classes of microorganisms. One important grouping concerns the prokaryotes which […]
The Benefits Of Common Chicory (Endive)
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has spread all over the world and is especially common in temperate […]
Trichosporon oleaginosus and Lipid Production
Trichosporon oleaginosus (used to be called Candida curvata) is an oleaginous yeast known for its robust ability to produce and accumulate lipids. This yeast species […]
Translation in Protein Synthesis: The Situation in Prokaryotes
Translation is the process by which messenger RNA (mRNA) is decoded to synthesize proteins. It occurs in the ribosomes, which are complex cellular structures responsible […]
The Biochemistry Of Cytokines
Cytokines are cell signaling molecules that help with cell to cell communication in immune responses. They stimulate the movement of cells towards sites of inflammation, […]
The use of Hamster Melanoma Cells in Biotechnology
Hamster melanoma cells, specifically cells derived from the Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), have been employed in various applications within the field of biotechnology. Here are […]
Beany Notes And Off-Flavours In Pulses
Beany notes and green off-flavours are a major turn-off for many who want to adopt a more vegetarian diet. Pulses (legumes), especially peas and beans […]
Cabernet Sauvignon: Origins, Characteristics, and Production
Cabernet Sauvignon, often referred to as the “king of red wines,” is one of the most renowned and widely planted grape varieties in the world. […]
Why We Should be Worried About Vibrio Vulnificus
For many flesh-eating bugs sound like a total nightmare. The idea that a bacteria could kill some-one by ‘eating’ them alive sounds like a horror […]
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in Food
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to food. Its use has been both celebrated for its umami taste and criticized due to […]
The Benefits Of Castor Oil
Castor oil is a vegetable oil used widely in cosmetic and medical sciences. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant […]
Avena Sativa Kernel Meal
What Is It ? Avena sativa is the scientific name for the cereal, oats. Oats are not only good for us nutritionally because oat bran […]
Lanolin Is That Key Ingredient In Skin Lotions
Lanolin is a common ingredient of skin products and an important one for helping to keep skin free of bacteria and fungi. In skin lotions […]
Harungana
Harungana might not be an ingredient on everybody’s lips but it might be something you see in your skin creams. It is claimed to ‘redensify […]
The Food Safety Issues Of Salmonella
Salmonellosis caused by Salmonella is one of the most unpleasant food borne diseases we can suffer. It was described back in 1984 as a ‘new […]
What are Scaffold Proteins?
Scaffold proteins are a class of proteins that play a crucial role in organizing and regulating cellular processes by providing a structural framework for protein-protein […]
Biodegradeable Polyester Particles For Encapsulation – Polylactic Acid
Many advanced drug delivery systems have started using biodegradeable polyesters. These materials are based on matrices of poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) […]