Posts covering ingredients found in food.
What is Self-Raising Flour?
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 […]
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Gulai Sauce
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 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 […]
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 […]