Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Collagen supplements have become one of the most popular products in the global wellness industry, marketed as a near-universal solution for ageing skin, joint pain, […]
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees (Family: Acanthaceae) or ‘King of Bitters’ produces an extract which has immunostimulant activity and is widely found in Indian (Ayurvedic) […]
One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. Turmeric […]
Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as sources of zinc and we continue to enjoy them in various food products like bars, breads, cakes, seed […]
Lion’s Mane mushroom, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a distinctive-looking fungus with long, dangling spines that resemble a lion’s mane. Beyond its culinary uses […]
Sauce grand veneur is a classic French hunter-style sauce associated with haute cuisine and game cookery. Its name literally means “great huntsman,” which reflects its […]
Perilla (Perilla frutescens) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, widely cultivated in East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, primarily for […]
Magnesium glycinate has become one of the most widely recommended forms of supplemental magnesium, valued for its gentleness, high absorption rate, and broad impact on […]
L-theanine is a really fascinating compound found mostly in green tea, matcha and guayusa and the edible bay boletes mushroom, Xerocomus badius. It is thought to […]
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 […]
DATEM stands for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides. It is a food additive used primarily as an emulsifier and dough conditioner in […]
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 […]
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