What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein composite that is found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. It is formed when two proteins, gliadin and glutenin, […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Dairy and Dairy Alternatives: How do you close the gap in consumer perception?
Dairy and dairy alternatives have been a topic of debate in recent years. While dairy has long been a staple in many people’s diets, there […]
How to Make Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-prepare protein that can be baked, grilled, or fried. Here’s how to make chicken drumsticks in the oven: Ingredients: […]
Capicola or Coppa
Capicola, also known as coppa or capocollo, is a traditional Italian cured meat that comes from the neck and shoulder of the pig. It is […]
The Art of Butchery
Butchery is the craft of preparing and selling meat. It is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries, with butchers playing a vital […]
Making Pork Sausages
Making pork sausages is a popular food preparation technique that has been around for centuries. The process of making pork sausages involves several steps that […]
Tacos Are The Ultimate Snack Food – A Piece of Mexicana
Tacos are the traditional Mexican dish which continue to gain in popularity because of their extraordinary versatility. Even though they have been a trending item […]
Cashew Anyone?
Cashew nuts though are famed for their slightly sweet, distinctive taste and I remember having a pot of these nuts roasted and thought they had […]
What are Emulsifiers?
An emulsifier is an ingredient that helps to mix two immiscible substances, such as oil and water, by reducing the surface tension between them. Emulsifiers […]
The Anchovy
The anchovy is one of those key fishes used in fish sauces and as a topping for pizzas. The most common is Engraulis japonicus but […]
Sucralose Is The Ideal Sweetener
Sugar is steadily being removed from formulations for all sorts of reasons – a desire to reduce weight, reduce the risk of diabetes etc. Product […]
Amicale Rosso Veneto: Characteristics And Distribution
Amicale Rosso Veneto is a distinctive red wine that embodies the essence of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. Veneto is one of Italy’s most […]
Why Maltose is a Great Ingredient!
Whilst I was working on a small sauce project, I started seriously considering how maltose could be part of the formulation and why I might […]
The Antioxidant Peptides
Peptides — short chains of amino acids — are gaining a lot of attention as natural antioxidants in food and health science. 🌿 What are […]
Illipé Butter Stearin (IBS) as a Cocoa Butter Improver (CBI)
Illipé butter stearin (IBS) is a unique and valuable ingredient in the realm of cocoa butter improvers (CBI). With its distinct chemical composition and physical […]
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 […]
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 […]