Valerian, A Herbal Supplement For Influencing Mood
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
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UK Food Labelling And Packaging: What It Means !
Food labelling and how that food is packaged are one of the most important aspects of law when offering products for sale and for consumption. […]
The Critical Importance Of Magnesium in Nutrition And General Well-Being
♠ Magnesium helps regulate calcium transport and absorption ♣ It stimulates the secretion of the hormone calcitonin which helps the integration of calcium into bone and […]
Making Sauerkraut
How to make that well known classic the fermented cabbage dish known as sauerkraut at home. Sauerkraut or ‘sour cabbage’ in German is much better […]
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Beverages Showcased At IFE 2017
The IFE 2017 at the ExCel Arena in Docklands, London was the biggest to date and perhaps one of the best showcases for beverages in […]
Top Portuguese Cuisine
Portuguese cuisine deserves to be better known. Here we look at some of the key aspects of the cuisine. Portuguese cuisine combines both aspects of […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]
Shanklish – A Blue Cheese From the Middle East
Cheeses are one of the great cultural food markers and one in particular, shanklish is an important economic product on the Middle East. Shanklish cheese […]
What’s the difference between the lact-ovo vegetarian and the vegan diet ?
This is a question I’m often asked by students studying food technology and nutrition because there are some distinct differences between the two diets. There […]
The Measurement Of Sulphur Dioxide In Beer, Wine & Cider
Sulphur dioxide is an extremely important compound in beer, wine and cider. It has three key roles (Dvořák et al. 2006):- It reacts with carbonyl […]
Human Embryonic Kidney Cells
Human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells are a cell line derived from the kidney tissue of an early-stage human embryo. These cells are widely used in […]
Foods To Avoid, Foods To Seek Out When Cystitis Occurs
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder and urethra and is usually caused by bacterial infection. It can be a difficult infection to remove and very […]
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Some Simple Points About Its Benefits
Vitamin B3 or niacin as it is also known is an important vitamin for nutrition, especially energy metabolism. We simply cannot do without it. This […]
The Cuisine of Uganda
Ugandan cuisine is a vibrant reflection of the country’s diverse cultural heritage, rich agricultural landscape, and geographical location in East Africa. With a mix of […]
What are the Best Sources of Protein for People ?
Introduction On Proteins For People Protein is the main source of amino acids. Here we describe some of the top food sources in some detail. […]
Removing Carbon Dioxide For Food Stability
Carbon dioxide production during food storage remains a safety and a quality issue. If a food or beverage in a glass container or other rigid […]
Forskolin
Forskolin is a key active ingredient from the root of Plectranthus forskohlii (syn. Coleus forskholi ) which predominantly grows in India, Nepal and Thailand. It […]
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
Punarnava (Sanskrit) or mookirattai in Tamil is a creeper that grows throughout India. It is also known as Boerhavia diffusa. In Ayurvedic medicine it is […]