Study Shows Memory Loss Stemmed By Drinking Chocolate
A study from various centres led by Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts USA has shown that drinking the equivalent of two cups of cocoa might improve […]
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Healthy Fungi – Antrodia (Niuchangchih)
Medicinal mushrooms are recognised as valuable chemoprotective agents and none more so than the Antrodia genus. Antrodia cinnamomea, known as Niuchangchih in particular lives inside […]
Fatty Liver Disease Reduced By Caffeine Intake
A cup of coffee does more than just wake you up, it could reduce the incidence of fatty liver disease ! Research at Duke University’s […]
Yukmijihwang-tang – For Memory and Cognition
Yukmijihwang-tang (YMJd, or YMT in some reports) or Luweidihuang-tang is a multi-herbal tonic which has been consumed for centuries as a memory improver and cognition developer. It has been […]
Pre-School Children Claimed To Suffer Behavioural Problems When Drinking Too Much Soda
Soda and sugar sweetened drinks have a bad press, but is there really a link between drinking soda and behavioural problems in children? Research has […]
Intravenous Feeding Of Fish Oil Could Reverse Liver Damage
Clinical studies at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Los Angeles have been showing that when intravenous (IV) soybean oil (SO) was replaced with fish […]
What to do with waste soybean residue?
I was asked a few years ago what happened to all the soybean waste that came from both the soya bean processing industry including those industries […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis In Women: Eating Fish Might Reduce The Risk
A recent study has demonstrated that eating just one reasonable sized portion of a fatty fish such as salmon, sardines or mackerel, or four portions of […]
Gluten-Free Labeling Now In The USA
In the USA, there are 3 million US citizens from all backgrounds, who suffer from celiac disease but there had not been sufficient labeling stating […]
The Importance Of Breakfast: A Way To Lose Weight.
To many of us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The benefits of eating well at the start of the day are […]
Mushroom Waste’s Potential
Whilst continuing on the theme of extracting value from food waste, an article that tackles the potential of mushroom waste from the food industry has […]
How to Prepare a Broad Bean, Pea And Mint Sauce for Pasta
Pasta is a real favourite in our household. Finding the right sauce to eat with it also adds to the fun, and usually provides a […]
The Manufacture of Succinic Acid Using Fermentation
The manufacture of succinic acid using fermentation involves the use of microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast, to produce succinic acid through a bioconversion process. Succinic […]
The Manufacture of L-Tyrosine using Fermentation
The manufacture of tyrosine using fermentation involves the use of genetically engineered microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast, to produce tyrosine on a commercial scale. Tyrosine […]
The Manufacture of L-Valine Using Fermentation
The manufacture of valine using fermentation involves the use of genetically engineered microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, to produce valine on a commercial scale. […]
Marmalade-Sandwich Bread & Butter Pudding
Ingredients: 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat) or a sliced brioche bun which produces a softer, richer texture 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 […]
Warmed-Over Flavour Is Not Nice
It is quite often that we have plenty of roasted meat left over after Sunday lunch. Most of this is kept in the fridge for sandwiches […]
Ginseng – A Herbal For Managing Mood
Ginseng is an established herbal tonic which has been in use for over 5,500 years in China, Korea and parts of Japan. It has become […]
Stable Foams
Foams are fascinating food structures which appear in all aspects of the culinary arts. They are critical features of beer heads, meringues, coffee crema, angel […]
Brewing Series: The Fermentation Lock
The fermentation lock or airlock is a standard device for beer brewing and wine making at all levels. It allows for carbon dioxide release during […]