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Why Does My Pasta Turn Brown?
A blessing and a curse to be honest when it comes to pasta! If it’s about preserving colour over shelf-life or ensuring the consumer enjoys […]
The Many Uses For The Calabash Nutmeg
Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica Dunal) are dried seeds from a tropical forest tree found native in West Africa but also now grown in other parts […]
Middle-Eastern Cheeses
There is a tremendous diversity of cheeses from the Middle East. We are familiar with feta and halloumi for example but I’m not sure we […]
What’s Up With Mechanically Separated Meat?
Mechanically separated meat (MSM) has courted controversy for nearly 50 years now but it still remains a food material that is often used in patties, […]
All The Great Features Of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass – sounds like it could be wheat but not sure of it ? Well you will certainly have enjoyed its flour in doughnuts, pizzas […]
Acai Berry For Use In Food Products And Supplements
The Acai berry (Euterpe oleraceae Martius.) is one of many new ‘superfruits’ finding favour with product developers looking to exploit its novel properties. It is […]
Controlling A Dairy Fermentation
The quality of yogurt depends on two key factors – texture and flavour. These are sensory parameters which relate to the acceptance of all fermented […]
New Dietary Fiber Labelling Laws In The USA To Improve Consumption
In 2018 we reported on the dietary fiber labelling laws that existed at that time. New dietary fiber labelling laws in the USA mean that […]
Lots of Surprising Health Benefits With Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are one of those seedy foods which we have a lot to be thankful for. Snacking on any seed is generally healthy but […]
Growing Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is one of the original four traditional French ‘fines herbes’ which along with tarragon, parsley and chives are mixed and blended for […]
The Properties Of Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is a rich source of vitamins, such as thiamine (vitamin B1) and tocopherols, especially vitamin E. Wheat itself is a great source […]
Apples Really Do Keep The Doctor Away
Apples are one of the most popular dessert fruits in the world with a commercial coverage that is global and versatility that makes them ideal […]
Sea Buckthorn And Its Potential As A Treatment For A Range Of Medical Conditions
The Sea Buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) (Family: Elaeagnaceae) is a widely distributed plant throughout Europe and Central Asia. The plant is now widely cultivated in […]
Get The Most From Black Gram
Black gram which is often called the urad bean, mungo bean or black lentil is a small bean that is widely grown in India. It […]
What is Lauric Acid?
Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C₁₂H₂₄O₂. It is also known as dodecanoic acid. Lauric acid is found in various […]
The Production And Use Of Gelatin
Gelatin has been an ingredient for general product development for many years. It is a protein prepared from collagen which is found in ligaments and […]
The Process of Manufacture of a Pet Food
Pet food is divided into various basic types. These include dry, semi-moist or intermediate moisture, as well as frozen dessert types and canned foods. The […]
The Nutritional Benefits Of Figs
Figs are nutritionally rich in many compounds especially flavonoids and polyphenols. These are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help prevent various of oxidative stress-related […]
Pectins: Structure And Uses
Pectins are complex plant heteropolysaccharides in the plant cell wall which are vital in cell structure and functioning. They are found in all the higher […]