Escherichia coli

The Bacterium: Escherichia coli

June 9, 2024 smitsa 0

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is one of the most extensively studied and well-known […]

Animal cells are commonly grown in perfusion cell culture.

The Perfusion Cell Bioreactor

January 3, 2024 smitsa 1

A perfusion cell culture process is a specialized technique used in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries for the continuous cultivation of cells. In contrast to traditional […]

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The Trickle-Bed Reactor

July 26, 2023 smitsa 0

The trickle-bed reactor (TBR) is a type of fixed-bed reactor used in various chemical and biochemical processes, particularly in gas-liquid-solid reactions. It is designed to […]

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We love Dahi

May 16, 2023 smitsa 0

Dahi is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to refer to yogurt or curd. It is a popular dairy product made by fermenting milk […]

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The ABE Fermentation

March 13, 2023 smitsa 0

The ABE fermentation is an acronym for acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation. This particular fermentation is extremely well studied and was one of the first to be examined […]

Industrial salting of herring. Lots of salted fish. Example of fermented fish.

Fermented Fish Products

December 13, 2022 smitsa 0

Fermented fish products usually come in two forms, pastes and sauces but you could add a third which is salted fish too. They’ve been consumed […]

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What is Pozol?

December 13, 2022 smitsa 1

Pozol is a maize based beverage that is popular throughout South-Eastern Mexico. It is drunk by young and old alike as a health food. Pozil […]

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Cacholeira

December 12, 2022 smitsa 0

Cacholeira is a popular Portuguese fermented sausage from the Upper Alentejo region.  The sausage is heavily fermented. It resembles a morcella but has a lighter […]

Making yogurt at home.

Making Yogurt At Home

December 7, 2022 smitsa 0

Making yogurt at home is fun and enjoyable. Results at first can be variable but it’s worth persisting with as you can begin to experiment […]