Why do we take multivitamin and mineral mixes?
People take multivitamin and mineral supplements for a mix of practical, medical, and sometimes psychological reasons. At the most basic level, they are used to […]
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Ayurvedic Medicine Comes To Prominence
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest continuously practiced systems of healing, originating in the Indian subcontinent more than three thousand years ago. The […]
Mucuna Seed Extracts
Mucuna seed extract comes from the seeds of Mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume long used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It’s best known as a natural […]
Collagen Supplements – Are They Worth It?
Collagen supplements have become one of the most popular products in the global wellness industry, marketed as a near-universal solution for ageing skin, joint pain, […]
Navigating The Non-Invasive Administration Of Pharmaceuticals
Non-invasive administration of pharmaceuticals has become an increasingly important area of research and clinical practice, driven by the need to improve patient compliance, reduce complications, […]
Andrographis Extract (King Of Bitters)
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees (Family: Acanthaceae) or ‘King of Bitters’ produces an extract which has immunostimulant activity and is widely found in Indian (Ayurvedic) […]
Vietnamese Bò Kho (Beef Stew)
Vietnamese Bò Kho (Beef Stew) — Recipe for 2 Bò Kho is a rich, aromatic Vietnamese stew made with beef, carrots, lemongrass, and warm spices. […]
Getting Value Out Of CPG Partnerships
CPG partnerships in the food and biotechnology industries have become a defining feature of modern innovation, blending the scale and distribution power of consumer goods […]
The Development Of Honzen Ryori
Muromachi period Japan gave rise to a highly formalized culinary tradition known as honzen ryōri, a style of dining that reflects not only the aesthetics […]
Gỏi Hoa Chuối Tôm Thịt (Banana Flower Salad with Pork And Shrimp)
Gỏi Hoa Chuối Tôm Thịt (Banana Flower Salad with Pork And Shrimp) is a traditional Vietnamese salad made with banana blossoms, shrimp, and pork. It’s […]
Growing Water Spinach
Water spinach, scientifically known as Ipomoea aquatica, is a semi-aquatic leafy vegetable that occupies a distinctive place in global agriculture and cuisine. Often referred to […]
The Regulatory Processes For New Ingredients in The USA
Introducing a new ingredient into the U.S. market—particularly for food, dietary supplements, or pharmaceuticals—requires navigating a structured regulatory framework overseen primarily by the U.S. Food […]
Vietnamese Black pepper Sauce Crabs
Vietnamese black pepper crab is gloriously unapologetic—messy, aromatic, and deeply savoury with a peppery warmth that lingers rather than shouts. Known in Vietnam as cua […]
Vietnamese Noodles
Vietnamese noodles are not merely a vehicle for sauces and broths; they are the very backbone of the country’s culinary soul—delicate, resilient, and endlessly adaptable. […]
The Value Of Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidins, often referred to as condensed tannins, are a class of polyphenolic compounds widely distributed in the plant kingdom and especially abundant in certain fruits, […]
The Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. Turmeric […]
Pumpkin Seeds & Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as sources of zinc and we continue to enjoy them in various food products like bars, breads, cakes, seed […]
How Vietnamese Egg Coffee Came About
Vietnamese egg coffee—called cà phê trứng—is one of those inventions that sounds unusual but makes perfect sense once you understand its origin and chemistry. Origins: […]
The Power Of Berberine
Berberine is proving to be an exciting compound for treating a range of conditions. It is a bioactive alkaloid which was historically reported for pharmacological […]
How Does Biotechnology Get Used In Battery Production?
Biotechnology is increasingly being explored in battery production and battery recycling, mainly to make processes cleaner, cheaper, and less dependent on harsh chemicals or high-energy […]