Baijiu – the Spirit of China
Many many years ago, when I was a student, I celebrated a Chinese New Year with some of my Chinese lab colleagues. Handed round was […]
FOOD AND DRINK
The Power of Alginates
An extended essay on the structure of alginates and how it impacts on their application in a range of commercial industries.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
The grapefruit earnt its name because rather like grapes, it hangs in bunches or clusters. It is a fruit grown throughout the tropics. The fruit […]
The Occurrence of Fat Bloom
Sometimes, you open a box of chocolates only to be confronted by the sights of a white chalky streak or sheen on all your favourite […]
The Trouble with Huanglongbing (HLB)
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine is now a highly popular dessert fruit with a strong commercial following throughout much of the world. The fruit has […]
Ethanol Fermentation
Most of us would think of ethanol fermentation very simply as the essence of brewing in cider and beer production or in winemaking. Ethanol is […]
What is Canadian Bacon?
Canadian bacon is also known as bacon rashers or back bacon. The term is used by Americans specifically for this type of bacon. It is […]
Satsuma Mandarin (Citrus unshiu)
The Satsuma Mandarin is one of the main citrus fruits and possibly the largest of all. The scientific name is Citrus unshiu Marc. It is […]
Bitter or Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium)
The bitter or sour orange (Citrus aurantium) is not as widely known as other citrus fruit and tends to be localised to Japan. Anyone who […]
Mochiyuzu/Mochiyu
Mochiyuzu or Mochiyu is the Japanese name for a citrus fruit related to the sudachi with a sour flavour. It has the scientific name of […]
The Sources, Preparation and Peptides Found In Yeast Extracts
Yeast extracts are rich, nutrient-dense substances derived from the cell contents of yeast cells. They are widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries as […]
What Is Kombucha And Why Has It So Many Great Health Benefits?
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink with a slight fizziness due to carbonation. It is highly regarded by officionados to quite categorically have a flavour […]
Cacholeira
Cacholeira is a popular Portuguese fermented sausage from the Upper Alentejo region. The sausage is heavily fermented. It resembles a morcella but has a lighter […]
The Polysporus Genus
The Polysporus genus of fungi represents a diverse group with significant biotechnological potential. Fungi, in general, play crucial roles in various ecological processes and have […]
Making Yogurt At Home
Making yogurt at home is fun and enjoyable. Results at first can be variable but it’s worth persisting with as you can begin to experiment […]