smitsa, Author at FoodWrite

Orange juice in a glass, orange halves and segments. Membrane distillation has been used here for processing.

Removing Bitterness From Citrus Juice With Naringinase

August 10, 2011 smitsa 2

Naringin (4,5,7,-Trihydroxy flavonone-7-rhamnoglucoside) is one of the key bitterness compounds in citrus juices, mainly orange and grapefruit juice. Even though naringin has a number of […]

Blackcurrants isolated on white background

Polyphenol Oxidase And Peroxidase In Blackcurrants

August 10, 2011 smitsa 0

One of my interests has always been enzymic reactions in fruit because they either help or hinder processing, quality and storage of fruit juices. I’ve been […]

Rhus chinensis

August 7, 2011 smitsa 0

Rhus chinensis (family: Anacardiaceae) is a plant native to China and Japan. It is used for treatment of colds, fever, malaria and coughs. It contains […]

Milk in a jug and glass with sunflowers in background.

Ultrasound Improves Microfiltration Of Difficult Food Fluids Such as Milk

August 5, 2011 smitsa 0

The microfiltration of foodstuffs to pasteurise them is limited by the build up of fouling materials on the surface of the filtration membrane as well […]

Aromas That Reduce The Need For Salt

August 3, 2011 smitsa 0

Reducing our salt intake in our diet is a major task for governments seeking to halt the rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Sodium chloride however […]

Bacopa Extract Improves Memory

August 3, 2011 smitsa 1

A contact asked me if I had ever come across Bacopa extract for treating memory loss. I certainly grow the plant as an ornamental in […]

Dried mushroom in a market, closeup of photo. Scource of L-ergothioneine

Microwave Drying And Microwave Vacuum Drying For Excellent Retention Of Nutrients

August 2, 2011 smitsa 1

Microwave drying of food materials is now an attractive technique for drying foods, mainly raw produce such as fruit, herbs and vegetables. Drying is essentially […]

The Benefits Of Mulberry Tea

August 1, 2011 smitsa 3

Traditionally considered to be highly beneficial in health especially for digestion, heart and liver health Mulberry leaf tea has been drunk for millennia in China. I came across Mulberry […]

Children picking apples on a farm. little girl and boy play in apple tree orchard. kids pick fruit in autumn with a wheel barrow. toddler and baby eat fruits at fall harvest. outdoor fun for children

Earliest Apple Harvest On Record

August 1, 2011 smitsa 0

This year, the apple harvest, both for dessert and culinary purposes may be one of the earliest on record. It could be at least 4 […]

Sugar replacers instead of sugar cubes. Photo by Suat Eman. Courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Sugar Replacers In Sports Nutrition

July 29, 2011 smitsa 0

When EFSA published its opinions on sugar replacers offering their reduced glycaemic properties, there must have been a collective sigh of relief for sports nutritionists, […]

Food quality control expert inspecting a meat specimen in the laboratory. A classic case of food analysis.

The TBARS Method

July 27, 2011 smitsa 2

The TBARS method is an assay for measuring the end products of lipid peroxidation or more specifically malondialdehyde (MDA) need not cause controversy but it […]

raw apple juice, potential source of patulin (mycotoxin)

Patulin – A Toxic Issue For Fruit Juice Producers

July 27, 2011 smitsa 0

Patulin (4-hydroxy-4H-furo (3, 2-c) pyran-2 (6H)-one) has long been recognised as problem mycotoxin found on mouldy fruits, predominantly apples and pears, some vegetables and other foodstuffs. Patulin is a […]

Marathon runners collecting cups of water. They may also contain electrolytes that are lost in sweat.

The Electrolytes That Are Lost In Sweat And Their Replacement In Sports Drinks

July 26, 2011 smitsa 4

The most important electrolytes lost during sweating are sodium, potassium, magnesium and even calcium. The Key Minerals Sodium Sodium is the most abundant in sweat […]

four heaps of food powders. Food powder agglomeration.

Developments in Food Powder Agglomeration

July 24, 2011 smitsa 0

Introduction Agglomeration of food powders can be defined as a size enlargement process in which the starting material is fine particles of powder joined or […]

Fresh juices with fruits on wooden table

Tropical Fruit Juices For Beverage Development

July 22, 2011 smitsa 1

A number of tropical juices are now being widely used to add extra dimensions to the range of standard fruit flavours available. Here are a […]

Bunches of black grapes hanging from a grape vine.

Grape Seed Extracts May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

July 21, 2011 smitsa 1

I was reading an article recently that alleged that Harold Wilson, P.M. of Britain in the 60s had Alzheimer’s disease. It is characterised by loss […]

Brain. Personality can affect weight management

Personality Linked To Weight Management

July 21, 2011 smitsa 4

Is weight management really affected by our personality? The American Psychological Association has published a fascinating study that links people’s personality traits (cognitive, behavioural and […]