Larch Arabinogalactan For Immune Support
Larch arabinogalactan is a new immune-enhancing polysaccharide and source of dietary fibre obtained from Western Larch trees (Larch occidentalis). It is over 98% arabinogalactan, a […]
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How to Prepare a Vegan Tofu Masala
Vegan Tofu Masala relies on a very firm tofu. It is very important to have a firm one for most curries. Do not cut too […]
Granola – Maple Syrup Style
Breakfast granola is a simple delight and one of the healthiest cereals out there. Home-made beats the bought stuff and it is ideal as a […]
Beta-glucan is recognised for its heart health benefits globally.
♦ Beta-glucan recently received EFSA recognition for its health benefits. The hypercholesterolaemic effect of dietary soluble dietary fibre is well known (Davidson et al., 1991). […]
How to Make an Onion, Cheese And Rocket Tart
The Onion, Cheese and Rocket tart is one of the mid-summer dishes that many of us remember from those day when the rocket leaves are […]
The Toxicity Of Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic elements known and has devastating effects on the neurological systems of humans and animals alike (Tchounwou et al., […]
Prebiotics: The Benefits
Prebiotics are claimed to have great therapeutic benefits. They are food ingredients that are not digested directly in the gut but are selectively fermented by microorganisms – […]
Corozo de Lata – Commercial Opportunities Because Of Its Antioxidant and Colouring Potential
What an economically interesting palm this is ! Corozo de Lata (Bactris guineensis: Family: Arecaceae) or just Corozo, uvita de lata, coyol is a wild […]
Pycnogenol In Heart Health And Reduction Of Muscle Soreness
Pycnogenol® has been researched as a supplement to be taken in lowering blood pressure, improving the cardiovascular system generally, reducing atherogenesis and blood clots (thrombus) and […]
Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) – An Ingredient For Improving Joint Health.
Sports nutritionists have long known that methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) intake benefits those suffering the debilitating impact of joint pain. MSM has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties […]
Glucose and Lactose Monitoring in Fermentation
Glucose Monitoring Glucose monitoring in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) refers to the measurement and analysis of glucose levels in a manufacturing or process setting using […]
Caper (Capparis decidua)
Caper (Capparis decidua) or Kurel and Pinju in Hindi, is well known to many in both the UK and India. Capers are commonly found as […]
Guayusa – The New Tea?
Guayusa tea is brewed from the leaves of the Ilex guayusa. This tree from the Amazon, especially Peru and Ecuador belongs to the holly genus […]
Matcha – Green Colour For Product Development
Matcha powder is one of those intriguing Japanese ingredients which to Western eyes could soon catch on as an ingredient in culinary circles. Wasabi which […]
Red Yeast Rice and Monacolin K
♦ Monacolin K is a key active in red yeast rice. ♦ It has an EFSA 13.1 health claim and is part of an Article […]
LAMP Assay Speeds Up Detection Of Troublesome Yersinia
A LAMP Assay has been developed which rapidly detects a troublesome food pathogen called Yersinia. The gram negative rod, bacterium Yersinia pseudotuberculosis has been a troublesome pathogen […]
Food Colours From Monascus purpureus
The production of natural colours by fermentation is now well established industrially. Natural being the operative word. Now that food additives such as the synthetic […]
Mangosteen – A Fruit For Product Development
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L. (GM)) is a popular East Indian fruit from the tropics. The fruit is globular in shape with a purple-brown rind (pericarp) […]
Cherries – Great Juice -For Alleviating Muscle Pain And Inflammation
Cherries have long been a popular fruit, not only when fresh but as a processed fruit for desserts and in the USA, marketeers are steadily […]
The Yeast: Candida tropicalis
Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast belonging to the Candida genus. It is a common opportunistic pathogen that can cause infections in humans, particularly […]