What Is Process Analytical Technology?
Process analytical technology (PAT) is succinctly defined as:- ‘Systems for analysis and control of manufacturing processes based on timely measurements of critical quality parameters and […]
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Quality By Design
What do we mean when we say Quality by Design? Quality is now formalised in most manufacturing circles under the mantra:- “Quality cannot be tested […]
The Manufacture Of Paneer
Paneer is a soft cheese found in both Pakistan and India. The raw material is fresh milk from buffalo or cow. The milk is heated […]
Buffalo Ranch Tofu Wraps
preparation; 40 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 1 hour Servings: 4 wraps Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed. 1/2 cup […]
Vaccines, Vaccination And Immunization
Vaccines are an important weapon in the armoury for minimising disease impact in the human race. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity […]
What Is Diarrhea ?
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death in the developing world. The situation is best defined as the passage of liquid, loose or […]
The clove – a summary of its properties and benefits.
♦ Clove has important sensory, analgesic and health benefits. The clove bud (Eugenia caryophylata L. Merr. & Perry, Thunb.[Myrtaceae]) is often associated with apple desserts […]
The Corn Kernel (Maize Kernel)
What is it ? Corn (or maize) as it is known is a grain. The corn or maize kernel is the fruit of the corn […]
What Are Emulsions In Food?
Emulsions might be a description for paint but the most common type we might encounter in food is milk, butter, cream liqueurs, soups and mayonnaise. […]
Chilled Cream Of Mixed Berry Soup With Yogurt
One of the refreshing summer fruit soups is this chilled version which is popular in Northern Europe especially the Nordic countries. The addition of yogurt […]
The Starfruit
The starfruit has the scientific name Averrhoa carambola L. It is also called the carambola. Cultivation Flavour Compounds Starfruit contains at least 200 different volatiles […]
Hot Boning Of Meat
Hot boning is the removal of muscles from an animal carcass before chilling. The process of removal occurs at least 1.5 hours following death of […]
Sodium Benzoate And Benzene Formation
The formation of benzene in soft drinks has been a longstanding problems for the drinks industry because of its high reliance on sodium benzoate and […]
Precooked Masa flour Snacks
Precooked masa flour snacks are now very much part of the ethnic food scene due to an influx of southern Americans into the USA and […]
Peda
Peda is a sweet confectionary or dessert that is produced throughout the Indian continent. the original recipes hailed from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The product […]
The Single Biggest Challenge In Implementing A Sustainability Process.
Sustainable processes are often poorly implemented for a number of reasons but the single biggest challenge is actually making it a core objective of the […]
Ethanol Use In The USA – Your Questions Answered
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a common product in the USA but one which needs careful handing and is subject to restrictions. It is also […]
The Importance Of Copper In Human Health
Copper isn’t often thought of as critical to human nutrition, in fact too much and it becomes severely toxic. However, amongst the many biological mechanisms […]
Sodium Aluminium Phosphate (SALP) – A Leavening Agent
Sodium aluminium phosphate (SALP) is a popular leavening acid for preparing baked goods. It has a neutralizing value of 100 and is slow reacting which […]
How Does Hot Fill Packaging Work ?
If you have ever needed to stabilise a beverage or sauce, then hot-fill is one processing method that you must have thought about. The technique […]