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 […]
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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 […]
How To Make Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ingredients: For The Pudding 75g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 180g medjool dates with the stones removed, finely chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda […]
Vietnamese Creamy Asparagus and Crabmeat Soup
Asparagus might not appear to be a vegetable associated with any type of South-Eastern Asian cuisine but the Vietnamese have adopted it. Here we have […]
Watercress and Red Pepper Risotto
Watercress and red pepper risotto is exciting colourful risotto dish which tastes great. It is ideal as a vegetarian dish and the alternatives are offered […]
Donnan Equilibrium And Donnan Exclusion Mechanisms
The Donnan equilibrium is a property of biological membranes but is also a characteristic of semi-permeable membranes used in the food industry. The situation where […]
Protein Consumption Coupled To Weight Loss Or Weight Maintenance
When it comes to protein consumption as in body building or exercise, thoughts do not often turn to managing weight or even using it to […]
Explaining the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Procurement Contract
A Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) procurement contract, often formed between a buyer and seller, is the critical document when buying a piece of equipment or a […]
Steroid Biotransformation
Steroids are naturally occurring compounds that have potent properties as hormones. They are also important therapeutic agents. Steroids are highly diverse and are produced in […]
Posh Ham And Leek Pie
This luxurious dish features tender slow-cooked chicken and savoury dry-cured ham combined with leeks in a rich and flavorful cream sauce, enhanced by Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Filtration Of Air And Gas In Fermentation
Air is a critical and indispensable gas for all sorts of fermentation. It is regarded by many engineers as a process fluid. Air itself is […]
Streptomyces flavogriseus
Streptomyces flavogriseus is a species of filamentous bacteria belonging to the genus Streptomyces. It is characterized by its yellowish-gray or yellow-brown pigmentation, which gives rise […]