Posts covering ingredients found in food.
L-ergothioneine (ERT, 2-thiol-l-histidine-betaine) is an unusual bioactive compound, a sulphur based amino acids found in food. The biological function of this hydrophilic low-molecular-weight thiol is […]
Polyphenols are a group of plant compounds which have a number of health benefits. We often discuss polyphenols in nutrition, especially on this web-site. There […]
We’ve looked at almonds and walnuts before now for their heart health benefits, but pistachios too are receiving some positive press as well. They are […]
What Are Black Limes? Black limes are whole limes that have been boiled in salted water and then dried in the sun until they shrink, […]
Microencapsulation of probiotics using hydrocolloids is now an established method for ensuring their survival and even for accurate dosing into products (Anal and Singh, 2007). […]
Self-raising flour is a type of flour that contains a leavening agent and sometimes salt, making it a convenient choice for baking cakes, muffins, and […]
Gulai is a rich, aromatic curry sauce originating from Indonesia, specifically the Minangkabau region of West Sumatra, but it is also found across other parts […]
Photooxidation in foods is a type of oxidative reaction triggered by light exposure — particularly from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. This process leads to […]
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol and phytoalexin — a compound plants produce to defend against stress, like UV radiation, infections, or fungi. It’s found in […]
Grape seed extract (GSE) is a natural antioxidant used in food preservation, adding shelf life while also offering health benefits. Extracts range from 80 to […]
Green tea is a powerful natural antioxidant used in both meat preservation and other food applications. It works very well as a green tea extract […]
Oregano extract is a natural antioxidant widely used in meat preservation and other foods due to its high content of phenolic compounds, mainly carvacrol and […]
Thyme extract is a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent widely used in food preservation, especially for meats, but also for other products. 🌿 Why Thyme […]
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant widely used in the food industry to prolong shelf life by preventing oxidative rancidity in fats and oils. […]
🌿 What is BHA? Chemical structure: BHA is a synthetic antioxidant made from a mixture of two phenolic isomers: tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and tert-butyl-3-hydroxyanisole. The latter is […]
🌿 What is Propyl Gallate? Chemical structure: It’s an n-propyl ester formed from gallic acid and propyl alcohol. The chemical name is 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid. Formula: […]
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant widely used in food systems for its ability to prevent oxidation — but it can also act […]
Disodium Inosinate, commonly known as E631, is a food additive used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It falls under the category of nucleotides and works […]
Cinnamon (dalchini) not only adds a distinctive, aromatic and pungent note to a variety of foods but extracts from this plant are claimed to lower […]
Bambangan kernel oil is derived from the seeds of the Bambangan fruit (Mangifera pajang), a tropical fruit native to Borneo, particularly found in Malaysia, Indonesia, […]
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