The Single Biggest Challenge In Implementing A Sustainability Process.
Sustainable processes are often poorly implemented for a number of reasons but the single biggest challenge is actually making it a core objective of the […]
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Retroviruses
Retroviruses are a unique group of RNA viruses that possess the ability to convert their RNA genome into DNA and integrate it into the host […]
Lytic Replication
Lytic replication, also known as the lytic cycle, is a viral replication cycle observed in bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and some animal viruses. Unlike […]
Lysogenic Replication/Lysogenic Cycle
Lysogenic replication, also known as the lysogenic cycle or lysogeny, is a type of viral replication cycle observed in certain temperate bacteriophages, which are viruses […]
The Difference between Antigenic Drifts and Antigenic Shift
Antigenic drift and antigenic shift are two distinct processes that describe the changes in viral antigens, particularly those found on the surface of influenza viruses. […]
Ethanol Use In The USA – Your Questions Answered
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a common product in the USA but one which needs careful handing and is subject to restrictions. It is also […]
The Importance Of Copper In Human Health
Copper isn’t often thought of as critical to human nutrition, in fact too much and it becomes severely toxic. However, amongst the many biological mechanisms […]
Heat Transfer Prediction Methods
Heat transfer prediction methods are essential tools for engineers and researchers involved in designing and analyzing heat transfer equipment and processes. These methods can be […]
Ravioli of Chicken Mousse, Foie Gras and Membrillo (Quince Paste)
Creating a culinary masterpiece like this requires careful attention to detail and a balance of flavors. Thomasine Miers won Series One of Masterchef with this […]
Salmon And Watercress Spelt Tart
Salmon and watercress spelt tart is a great combination of flavours: strong flavoured fish with an iron-flavoured vegetable. There are few combinations which are more […]
How Does Hot Fill Packaging Work ?
If you have ever needed to stabilise a beverage or sauce, then hot-fill is one processing method that you must have thought about. The technique […]
Pickled Bean Sprouts and Carrot
A pickled vegetable dish to be enjoyed by all. Pickled vegetables are ideal with all sorts of foods but some are just designed for particular […]
The Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)
The cherimoya (Annona cherimola, L.) is often considered one of the best-tasting fruits in the world, its commercial production hampered by its short shelf-life, often […]
The Soursop (Annona muricata)
The Soursop fruit (Annona muricata L.) which is well known worldwide, is also known in South America as the Guanabana or specifically in Brazil as Graviola. It has […]
How to Prepare Potato Wedges
Potato wedges are a very American idea and a nice way to offer potatoes. Serve these with mayonnaise, tossed green salad and a vegan nacho […]
What is Lactobacillus M.R.S. Broth?
Lactobacillus M.R.S. broth is a non-selective medium used for the rapid cultivation and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. (lactic acid bacteria). The broth was originally described […]
Chana Balti
Curry 2 tbsp plain oil (e.g. refined rapeseed or sunflower, which is usually sold as ‘vegetable oil’) 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed […]
Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid is an organic acid that is primarily used as an antifungal agent (Davidson, 2002), however, it also inhibits the growth of bacteria, including […]
Butter Murukku
Preparation Of Butter Murukku 4 cups rice flour refined oil as required 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup urad dal salt as […]
Origanum glandulosum
Origanum glandulosum Desf is a perrenial herb growing throughout Europe and North Africa. It is a source of antimicrobial essential oil. The oil was extracted […]