Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin. It is a well-known nephrotoxic agent and has been associated with fatal human kidney disease, referred to as Balkan Endemic […]
Beverages
Drink Black Or Green Tea, Lose Weight, Get Rid Of That Excess Blubber
Black tea helps us to shed those unwanted pounds Black tea could rival green tea for mantle of which is best for helping us lose […]
Light drinking by pregnant mothers is claimed not to harm the unborn baby
A new research review has found there is little evidence suggesting that light drinking of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy actually harms unborn babies. Midwives and […]
The Oaking Of Red Wine
The oaking of red wine may seem to be an age old practice associated with the production of full bodied flavours. To be honest, the […]
Moderate Beer Consumption Is Good For Improving Good Cholesterol Levels In Men
Beer used to be brewed when potable water was not available. The beverage is now the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. We often […]
McGuigan’s Black Label Shiraz Come Up Trumps
Australia always provides the connoisseur with something in the red wine department. I never forget visiting this wine processor close to Pokolbin in the Hunter […]
Wines Of Sardinia
When we think of Sardinia we usually dream of those great mountainous interiors and sharp sapphire blue seawater. It may be a gourmet’s paradise given […]
We Try: Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Drinks
On the very rare occasions when I can visit the USA and it’s often to the IFT, I like to try various products from the […]
Resveratrol In Red Wine Appears To Improve Blood Vessel Flexibility In Diabetics.
Resveratrol in red wine could reduce the impact of arteriosclerosis in those with type-2 diabetes by reducing the stiffness in arteries. Red wine is proving […]
Liver Cancer Could Be Reduced By Drinking Coffee
Coffee drinking could have real benefits in reducing, even preventing liver cancer according to a new study. Even drinking one cup of coffee could reduce […]
Does Half A Glass Of Wine Really Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer ?
A number of headlines in the UK papers have been screaming almost literally that even half a glass of wine increases the risk of breast […]
The Benefits Of Vinegar
Vinegar is enjoyed all over the world, as a condiment or even as a beverage. It is especially popular in China, where it has enjoyed […]
Beverages Showcased At IFE 2017
The IFE 2017 at the ExCel Arena in Docklands, London was the biggest to date and perhaps one of the best showcases for beverages in […]
The Measurement Of Sulphur Dioxide In Beer, Wine & Cider
Sulphur dioxide is an extremely important compound in beer, wine and cider. It has three key roles (Dvořák et al. 2006):- It reacts with carbonyl […]
The Complexity Of Coffee Aroma
The aroma of coffee in the morning is one of the drivers that gets most of us out of bed and onto work. In fact […]
What’s Not To Like About Café Au Lait ?
Can coffee drinkers, especially of café au lait, espresso, mochachino variety be really divided into groups or do we just drink what we fancy at […]
A Taste Of America’s Deep South – Bourbon
Life was particularly hard for the early settlers of the American continent. One way to earn a crust from the land was to distill from […]
Who Thought Whey Protein Would Make Its Way Into Coffee
Whey protein can now be found in iced coffee where it is intended to help build muscle and bones, and help the brain to develop. Arla […]
Memory Loss Reversed By Drinking Coffee
Portuguese research team finds a positive relationship between age-related memory problems and the caffeine-binding receptor in the brains. Caffeine might reverse memory loss. Lots of […]