Burritos Have That Mexican Charm
Street food is quite a glory. If you visit Portland or Manzanita in Oregon then there are some champion Mexican food sellers and burritos are […]
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Making Falafels
Falafels need to be taken more seriously. The classic of Middle Eastern cooking for creating that hearty lunch food. It’s also vegetarian. Essentially a chickpea […]
Soya Crisps
Soya crisps are easy to make and are a very healthy replacement for potato crisps and fries. Try them when you feel the munchies and […]
Acai Berry For Use In Health Drinks
The Acai berry (Euterpe oleraceae Martius.) is one of many new ‘superfruits’ finding favour with product developers looking to exploit its novel properties. It is […]
What Is The Circular Bio-Economy?
The circular bio-economy is a concept in the topic of sustainability. It is being increasingly applied to the production and consumption of food in all […]
Tagliatelle
Ribbon pastas like tagliatelle, taglierini, pappardelle and fettucine are wonderful with cheesy, creamy and unctuous sauces. Here are a few recipes that burst out into […]
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach On Toast
Need a quick and easy recipe for lunch. Why not try our scrambled eggs with spinach on toast. It is up to you as to […]
Ranch Dressing: An American Iconic Accompaniment
What could be better as a dressing than the all-American iconic Ranch Dressing ? If it isn’t good old mayo then this highly flavoursome tasty […]
Controlling A Dairy Fermentation
The quality of yogurt depends on two key factors – texture and flavour. These are sensory parameters which relate to the acceptance of all fermented […]
Monitoring Anaerobic Digesters
Biogas is produced from anaerobic digestion of organic material using many different types of microorganisms. Methane is the most important gas. The most straightforward method […]
Fruit And Vegetables That Are Tops For Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the best vitamins around. For some it is the answer to staving off colds and flu but it really has […]
Lots of Surprising Health Benefits With Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are one of those seedy foods which we have a lot to be thankful for. Snacking on any seed is generally healthy but […]
Fermentation Monitoring
Fermentation should proceed without issue if it is controlled and managed properly. A fermentation relies on a microorganism, a bacteria, yeast or plant/animal cell being […]
Solid-State Fermentation (SSF)
Home composting which I ‘posted’ on briefly earlier, is a form of solid-state fermentation (SSF) whereby the substrate is moist enough to support the growth […]
Growing Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is one of the original four traditional French ‘fines herbes’ which along with tarragon, parsley and chives are mixed and blended for […]
The Properties Of Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is a rich source of vitamins, such as thiamine (vitamin B1) and tocopherols, especially vitamin E. Wheat itself is a great source […]
Measuring Carbon Dioxide Gas In Fermentation
Carbon dioxide is a gas that is produced during wine and beer fermentation. It is the result of a series of metabolic processes where yeasts […]
Apples Really Do Keep The Doctor Away
Apples are one of the most popular dessert fruits in the world with a commercial coverage that is global and versatility that makes them ideal […]
What Is Acrylamide ?
Acrylamide is one of the nastiest chemicals to be found in food. For a start it is odourless and forms a colourless crystalline monomer but […]
Sea Buckthorn And Its Potential As A Treatment For A Range Of Medical Conditions
The Sea Buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) (Family: Elaeagnaceae) is a widely distributed plant throughout Europe and Central Asia. The plant is now widely cultivated in […]