Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate is a popular and widely enjoyed variety of chocolate characterized by its creamy texture, smooth mouthfeel, and sweet, indulgent flavor. Unlike dark chocolate, […]
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Peanut Butter Comes To The Fore
Peanuts are highly nutritious not least because they have an excellent nutritional profile. I’m sure we have all eaten peanut butter in our time and […]
Loomi: A Secret Ingredient In Middle Eastern Stews
Loomi is known as black lime or dried lime in cuisine. The prepared fruit is a regular addition to Middle Eastern cooking where it gives a […]
Lady Gaga Oreos – What Ever Next?
So, you’ve seen the hype this January about the new Lady Gaga Oreos – they’re fun, endorsed by the great celebrity and seem to just […]
Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung
“Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung” is a traditional Thai dish that originates from Phatthalung province in southern Thailand. It features sago pearls (sakoo) cooked with minced […]
The Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is a sensitive analytical technique used for measuring mass changes at the nanogram level. It is based on the principle […]
Mass Spectrometry – Its Use in Biotechnology
Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to determine the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of ions in a sample. It is based on the […]
Process Validation in the Biotechnology Industry
Process validation is a critical aspect of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of biotechnological products in the biotechnology industry. It is a systematic and […]
Lactobacillus plantarum as a Versatile Probiotic Microorganism
Lactobacillus plantarum is a prominent species within the genus Lactobacillus, a group of bacteria known for their lactic acid production and their beneficial roles in […]
Hydrophobic Chromatography
Hydrophobic chromatography or Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC) is a separation method that relies on the hydrophobicity of the adsorbent to bind proteins which are then […]
Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are emerging as promising new biological drug modalities. They are starting to supersede other touted technologies with considerable heft in the biotechnology […]
Enhancing Lubrication Performance: EP/AW Additives in Greases
Effective lubrication is essential for machinery and equipment to operate efficiently and with minimal wear. Greases, a combination of base oils and additives, are widely […]
Chaperone Proteins
Chaperone proteins, also known as molecular chaperones, play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by assisting in the proper folding of proteins, preventing misfolding […]
Plant Proteins: Drivers Of Veganism And Vegetarianism
At the moment there is considerable interest in plant proteins as an ingredient especially for vegetarian if not vegan foods. Back in 2018, the whole […]
The Purification Of Whey Proteins
Whey protein is an important ingredient. Whey is used for a range of food applications including gel formation, bolstering the nutritional status of foods and […]
Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Cream Topping
Serves 8 Carrot Cake Ingredients: 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil […]
What Is Molecular Gastronomy?
Molecular gastronomy you might say. Well indeed! It seems like a fix between cuisine, cooking and chemistry and to a great extent it is a […]
Interleukins as Orchestrators of Immune Responses
Interleukins (ILs) represent a complex family of signaling molecules crucial for communication within the immune system. These proteins play a pivotal role in regulating immune […]
Who’s Afraid Of Ghost Kitchens?
Bit of a corny title for an article but it was much better than some of the bland titles I’d come up with earlier. Ghost […]
Vegan Mayonnaise And All That Jazz!
It came as no surprise to me to learn that mayonnaise was now vying with tomato ketchup for the top sauce spot with Britons. The […]