Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Citrus antioxidants may prevent chronic diseases caused by obesity
Citrus fruits offer us a great deal – plenty of vitamin C, a sharp distinctive, acidic flavour and even fibre in the pulp. It also […]
Ingredients
Amala, A Top Food From Nigeria
Amala might not be that well known to many of us in Europe but to many it is a classic staple. Any visit to a […]
Excessive Salt Levels In Healthy Dips
A recent survey of the salt content of healthy dips by the charity group CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) reveals that some products […]
The Natural Way To Cure Meats With Nitrates
Many years have passed since it was recognised that chemical nitrites and nitrates were an health issue in the curing of meats. The search has […]
The General Health Benefits Of Polyphenols
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 […]
Birch (Betula alba)
Birch (Betula alba L. family: Cupuliferae) is a member of about 40 known species throughout the Northern hemisphere in the Betulaceae family. This particular one […]
Bran Fiber – The Polite Way
Dietary fibre, especially the insoluble type like bran isn’t the politest of nutrients given that all doctors and nutritionists might talk about is stool quality […]
Polylysine And Its Anti-Microbial Effects
Polylysine is an effective antimicrobial in its own right but in combination with modified atmospheric packaging (CO2 as the gas) or with other antimicrobials, and […]
Chitosan As An Edible Coating
Chitosan is rapidly developing as an edible coating to protect highly perishable fruits, meats and fish. It is a linear cationic polysaccharide composed of randomly […]
Galinsoga parviflora
The plant, Galinsoga parviflora (syn. Tridax parviflora) belongs in the same family as Stevia, namely the Asteraceae family. It is known by various names including […]
Cognition In The Elderly Could Be Improved With B Vitamins
♦ The elderly who are suffering from mild cognitive impairment could improve their cognition function if their diet is supplemented with B vitamins such as […]
Inulin Claim Gets Go Ahead With EFSA Approval
Inulin is a very attractive ingredient for the nutritional food industry because it is a soluble fibre with strong prebiotic properties as well as having […]
Raspberry Ketones In Reducing Body Fat: Fact Or Fiction ?
Raspberry ketones have developed a reputation for helping us lose weight, but is this justified ? The raspberry ketone phenomenon where it is claimed ingestion […]
Can The Sugar Tax Really Cut Down Obesity Levels ?
One of the leading food issues for a few years now has been the link between obesity and the quantity of sugar consumed, especially in […]
Blue Is The Colour – For Spirulina That Is
Spirulina exclusively produces a natural blue colour for use in foods and beverages The song ‘Blue is the colour’ which Chelsea FC released back in […]
Nisin Offers Product Developers Opportunities To Stabilize Food
Natural antimicrobials are commonly being preferred by consumers over chemical preservatives according to ingredient trend studies (Smid and Gorris, 1999). Natural antimicrobials are regularly being […]
Pigeon Pea
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) may be the pea to grow in warmer climates when the petit pois season has finally given way to […]
The Bambara Groundnut – Still Being Unearthed
Bambara groundnuts should be better known ! The Bambara groundnut or Earth Pea (Vigna subterranean [L.] Verdc.) has recently been identified as a great source […]
Whey, Isomaltulose And HMB Together Enhance Muscle Recovery After Strenuous Exercise
HMB (beta-hydroxybeta-methylbutyrate) and whey are both known for their muscle building benefits in athletes doing vigorous exercise. Very few studies however have looked at the […]
Vitamin D Supplementation In Postmenopausal Women Found To Increase Muscle Strength
The role of vitamin D supplementation and its benefits in postmenopausal women remains controversial. A very recent study indicated that such supplementation does not alleviate […]