How to Make Sweet Short Crust Pastry (Sweet Pastry)
Short-crust pastry or sweet pastry as its also called is used for a wide variety of tarts and pie bases. It is highly versatile. The […]
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How to Prepare Crab and Watercress Tarts
Crab and water cress tarts are a treat for springtime. Combining delicate and light flavourful crab with the slightly sharp, peppery and pungent watercress. All […]
Zesty hot cross bread and butter pudding
Zesty hot cross bread and butter pudding is a delicious twist on the classic bread pudding recipe. This dessert is perfect for Easter or any […]
The Antioxidant Peptides
Peptides — short chains of amino acids — are gaining a lot of attention as natural antioxidants in food and health science. 🌿 What are […]
How to Prepare Tempura Squid
Tempura squid is a dish that speaks of holidays in the Far East and cruises. It’s also great to share. You can prepare the squid […]
Illipé Butter Stearin (IBS) as a Cocoa Butter Improver (CBI)
Illipé butter stearin (IBS) is a unique and valuable ingredient in the realm of cocoa butter improvers (CBI). With its distinct chemical composition and physical […]
Gluconeogenesis – The Biochemistry, Regulation, and Physiological Significance
Gluconeogenesis is a vital metabolic pathway that allows organisms to maintain blood glucose levels during periods of fasting, starvation, or intense exercise. Derived from the […]
The Urea Cycle
The urea cycle is the metabolic process by which humans remove ammonia from the body. Ammonia (NH3) is highly toxic and is the end product […]
What are Ribosomes?
Ribosomes are key to protein synthesis in the cell whether it be a prokaryote or eukaryote. Ribosomes were first observed in 1953 by the Romanian […]
What is Electrophoresis?
Electrophoresis is one of the key analytical tools available to the biochemist and food scientist for separating and identifying proteins and nucleic acids. We often […]
Understanding Downstream Processing
Downstream processing refers to the process steps taken following fermentation of microorganisms to the final product specification. The fermentation is sometimes referred to as a […]
Baijiu – the Spirit of China
Many many years ago, when I was a student, I celebrated a Chinese New Year with some of my Chinese lab colleagues. Handed round was […]
What are physics-informed neural networks in real-time cell culture bioreactor modelling?
Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) are a class of machine learning algorithms that combine neural networks with principles from physics or other domain-specific knowledge. These networks […]
Matricaria Flower Extract
Matricaria flower extract, derived from the flowers of the Matricaria chamomilla plant, commonly known as chamomile, is a beneficial ingredient used in hair care products […]
Steak and Stilton Pie
A great and delicious recipe for steak and stilton pie. Equipment Needed Preparation Chef’s knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls […]
An Overview On Biotics
Biotics covers prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. The probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that not only reside in the gut but also have various nutritional benefits. The […]
Potato Breeding and Variety Development
Potato breeding and variety development are crucial components of modern agriculture, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, addressing changing climatic conditions, and meeting […]
Potato Seed Production
Potato seed production is a critical aspect of the potato farming process, as it lays the foundation for a successful crop. Potatoes are typically grown […]
The Power of Alginates
An extended essay on the structure of alginates and how it impacts on their application in a range of commercial industries.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
The grapefruit earnt its name because rather like grapes, it hangs in bunches or clusters. It is a fruit grown throughout the tropics. The fruit […]