Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Fructose is a key energy molecule in human nutrition but too much appears highly problematic for the way our immune system works. A high sugar […]
Probiotics are globally important. They are probably the archetypal functional food/ What’s more, they have a number of beneficial effects on human health. This might […]
Loomi is known as black lime or dried lime in cuisine. The prepared fruit is a regular addition to Middle Eastern cooking where it gives a […]
Nothing quite beats cooking with home-grown herbs. A collection of aromatic, fresh herbs is a great asset for your kitchen. Having a plentiful supply to […]
At the moment there is considerable interest in plant proteins as an ingredient especially for vegetarian if not vegan foods. Back in 2018, the whole […]
It came as no surprise to me to learn that mayonnaise was now vying with tomato ketchup for the top sauce spot with Britons. The […]
Portulaca oleracea L. (Family: Portulacaceae) or its more common name, Purslane is a widespread medicinal plant that is used as an edible plant too. It […]
Hesperidin (3′ ,5,7-trihydroxy-4′methoxyflavonone-7-rhamnoglucoside) is an interesting compound. It’s found mainly in citrus fruits and has a particularly high concentration in sweet and bitter oranges. History […]
Tempeh (Tempe) is a traditional soy food produced in Indonesia. It has a very high protein content which makes it an ideal substitute for meat […]
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, accounting for about 30% of all the protein the body contains. It’s one of the main […]
Cocoa butter is a critical ingredient in chocolate manufacturing due to its unique melting properties, texture, and flavor. However, it is also expensive and susceptible […]
Lentils are probably one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They are a legume and rival chickpeas for their nutritional value. Introduction As we […]
The rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale. Roscoe, family: Zingiberacea) have been used as a traditional home remedy for millenia. It is only in recent years that […]
Nigella seeds may not be that well known in Western style cuisine but throughout Asia, especially India, Kalonji as it is known is a common […]
Eggs are a basic food throughout human civilization and a provider of much needed nutrition. They also have exceptional functional benefits throughout food manufacture such […]
Tyrosinase is an enzyme that catalyses the rate-limiting step in melanin synthesis in animals. It helps converts the amino acid tyrosine to DOPA in particular […]
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a highly unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. The number of people affected by it is rising and it is not entirely clear why. […]
Tributyrin (TB) could be a product developer’s answer to incorporating an extremely difficult compound called butyrate into a food product. Tributyrin (TB) is a triglyceride […]
Camel milk is a particularly delicious dairy drink. There are many nutritional and health benefits touted for camel milk proteins and a number of peptides. […]
Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol which has found widespread use as a low calorie sweetener for use in diabetic foods. It is mainly manufactured […]
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