What Is The Circular Bio-Economy?
The circular bio-economy is a concept in the topic of sustainability. It involves the creation of a closed-loop system for the effective consumption and use […]
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Tagliatelle: What About All Those Sauces To Try?
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 […]
New Dietary Fiber Labelling Laws In The USA To Improve Consumption
In 2018 we reported on the dietary fiber labelling laws that existed at that time. New dietary fiber labelling laws in the USA mean that […]
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 […]
The Basics of Fermentation Monitoring and Control
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 […]
Stem Cells in Developing Treatments for Human Diseases
When it comes to modeling and developing treatments for human diseases, various types of stem cells are utilized. Their use in biotechnology has been discussed […]
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 And How Is It Produced?
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 […]
Getting to Grips with Quality Assurance
Quality assurance (QA) is a key element to improving customer trust in the manufacture of goods and services. It is primarily about ways to prevent […]
Tylosin: Properties and Manufacture
Tylosin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the macrolide class. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine to treat various bacterial infections in animals, particularly […]
What Is It With This Celery Juice?
Celery Juice seems to be hitting the tabloids and the social media scene with all sorts of soft hits. Is it any good some folks […]