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Streptomyces fradiae

June 22, 2012 smitsa 0

Streptomyces fradiae is a species of filamentous bacteria that belongs to the genus Streptomyces. It is notable for its ability to produce the antibiotic tylosin, […]

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The Nucleosome

June 14, 2012 smitsa 0

The nucleosome is the basic structural unit of chromatin, which is the complex of DNA and proteins that make up the chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. […]

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Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

May 10, 2012 smitsa 1

Thiamin, thiamine or vitamin B1 was the first of the important B vitamins to be discovered, back in the 30s. It is an essential vitamin […]

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Aspartame Losses in Products

May 4, 2012 smitsa 0

For the product developer involved in the beverage industry, aspartame is still a respected high intensity sweetener, to be used to replace bulk sweeteners to […]

Selenium, part of the Periodic Table. Atomic number 34.

Selenium In Human health

April 11, 2012 smitsa 0

♦ Selenium has a vital role to play human health, especially with the immune system and even in combating cancers. Selenium is an important nutritional […]

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Killing Fish For Food

April 10, 2012 smitsa 0

The preparation of fish for the market place, for culinary dishes, for any food product in fact places great reliance on the method of slaughter […]

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Hawaiian Cuisine

March 1, 2012 smitsa 2

What is it about Hawaiian cuisine ? It had been the Sandwich Islands but that is not foodie reason.  The US state of Hawaii, a […]

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Escherichia coli O157:H7

February 23, 2012 smitsa 1

One of the main food safety issues concerns the rise of a bacteria which can damage kidneys and cause severe illness if not death. Escherichia […]

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Deoxynivalenol

February 13, 2012 smitsa 1

Measuring deoxynivalenol (DON) or vomitoxin (CAS no. 51481-10-8) as it is also known is important because it has become a widespread contaminant of many feedstuffs.  It is […]

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Surimi

February 11, 2012 smitsa 0

If you have ever wondered why a fish stick should be crab flavoured, then welcome to the world of surimi. In a formal sense, surimi […]

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Lamproie à la Bordelaise

February 10, 2012 smitsa 0

Lamprey eel stewed in a red wine sauce with leeks, garlic, and spices. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour […]