The Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes
Glycoalkaloids are natural compounds found in potatoes, primarily in the form of solanine and chaconine. These compounds serve as a defense mechanism against pests and […]
Fruit & Vegetables
Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus), Its Culinary Uses and Significance
Introduction to Marang Marang, known scientifically as Artocarpus odoratissimus, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the Moraceae family, which includes other notable fruits like […]
Ackee
The ackee (Blighia sapida) is a tropical fruit native to West Africa but is most well-known as a staple in Jamaican cuisine. Appearance Shape and […]
Fruit Ripening
Fruit ripening is a feature of nature, a biochemical process by which produce becomes acceptable for consumption and bestows its nutritional benefits when consumed. One […]
The Story of Lemons (Citrus limon)
Lemons (Citrus limon) are one of those fruits that epitomises the Citrus genus. It has a characteristic zesty, acidic and aromatic flavour but this varies […]
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 […]
Black Sapote
Black sapote, scientifically known as Diospyros nigra, is a tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central America. It is also referred to as the “chocolate […]
Star Apple
Star apple, also known as Chrysophyllum cainito L. is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a commercially important crop […]
The Rata Fruit
A number of fruits from the Garcinia genus are in commercial cultivation and now widely available. However you might not be so familiar with the […]
Pectin methyl esterase (PME)
Pectin methyl esterase (PME) [3.1.1.11) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the metabolism of pectin, a complex carbohydrate that is an essential […]
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 […]
Sudachi
The Sudachi is a Japanese citrus fruit which is noted for its sourness. It has the scientific name of Citrus sudachi Hort. ex Shirai. The […]
The Trouble with Huanglongbing (HLB)
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine is now a highly popular dessert fruit with a strong commercial following throughout much of the world. The fruit has […]
Satsuma Mandarin (Citrus unshiu)
The Satsuma Mandarin is one of the main citrus fruits and possibly the largest of all. The scientific name is Citrus unshiu Marc. It is […]
Bitter or Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium)
The bitter or sour orange (Citrus aurantium) is not as widely known as other citrus fruit and tends to be localised to Japan. Anyone who […]
Mochiyuzu/Mochiyu
Mochiyuzu or Mochiyu is the Japanese name for a citrus fruit related to the sudachi with a sour flavour. It has the scientific name of […]
Kei Apple
Kei apple (Dovyalis caffra) is widely accepted in Southern Africa as a suitable fruit for wider cultivation. It belongs in the same genus as ketembilla […]
Chilling Injury in Fruits and Vegetables
One of the leading issues in the supply chain for tropical fruits and vegetables is chilling injury. It occurs to produce when they are deliberately […]