Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Photooxidation In Food
Photooxidation in foods is a type of oxidative reaction triggered by light exposure — particularly from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. This process leads to […]
Ingredients
Resveratrol The Antioxidant As A Functional Ingredient
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 Extracts In Clean Label Formulations
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 Extract As An Antioxidant In Food
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 As A Natural Antioxidant
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 […]
The Use Of Thyme Extract As An Antioxidant
Thyme extract is a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent widely used in food preservation, especially for meats, but also for other products. 🌿 Why Thyme […]
TBHQ – Tertiary Butylhydroquinone
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. […]
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
🌿 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 […]
Propyl Gallate
🌿 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 As An Antioxidant
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 […]
An Overview of Disodium Inosinate (E631)
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 […]
The Benefits Of Cinnamon
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
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, […]
Mango Kernel Fat – A Great Cocoa Butter Substitute
Mango kernel fat (MKF), also known as mango butter, is derived from the seeds of the mango (Mangifera indica) fruit. This fat is a byproduct […]
Amaranth – A Global Food
Amaranth is not only a great ornamental plant for the garden, it is also extremely nutritious and ideal for anyone adopting a gluten free diet. […]
What are Cocoa Butter Equivalents?
Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs) are vegetable fats that are chemically and physically similar to cocoa butter. They can be blended with cocoa butter in chocolate […]
Liquid Smoke
Introduction to Liquid Smoke Liquid smoke is a water-soluble product that imparts a smoky flavor to food, mimicking the taste of traditional wood smoking without […]
Edible Films And Coatings For Protecting and Stabilising Foods
The search for safe and sustainable methods to preserve food is increasing in urgency and importance. Why? There is a strong desire to reduce our […]
Why is Lardo so Special?
Lardo is a type of cured pork fat that originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It’s made by curing strips of pork […]
What’s the difference between palm kernel oil and palm oil?
Palm oil and palm kernel oil, both derived from the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), are distinct oils with different properties, compositions, and uses. Here’s […]