Malbec: Origins, Characteristics, and Production
Malbec is a red wine grape variety known for producing deeply colored, full-bodied wines with rich fruit flavors and a smooth texture. Originally from France, […]
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Pinot Grigio: A Comprehensive Overview
Pinot Grigio is a popular white wine that has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts around the globe. Known for its crisp and refreshing nature, […]
The Benefits Of Cinnamon
Cinnamon (dalchini) not only adds a distinctive, aromatic and pungent note to a variety of foods but extracts from this plant are claimed to lower […]
Beefburgers – A Gift Of Ancient Times
I cannot really imagine a great pharaoh like Rameses II or the Roman emperor Caligula getting their canines into a meat pattie (patty) like a […]
The Science of Bread Baking
Bread baking is both an art and a science, involving a series of chemical and physical changes that transform simple ingredients into a flavourful, aromatic […]
Champagne Retains More Than Just Glamour, It Has Super Bubbles Too
Pasteur enjoyed the odd flute of champagne in his time but I doubt whether he would have thought that this particular fermentation could generate so […]
Calcium Phosphate Formation in the Dairy Industry
Calcium phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂) is a common compound in the dairy manufacturing industry, where it naturally occurs due to the high concentrations of calcium and phosphate […]
Popping The Corn (The Rise Of Popcorn)
When you leave the cinema, I always notice the large number of popcorn cartons strewn between the aisles. It makes me think how this snack […]
Bambangan Kernel OIl
Bambangan kernel oil is derived from the seeds of the Bambangan fruit (Mangifera pajang), a tropical fruit native to Borneo, particularly found in Malaysia, Indonesia, […]
Mango Kernel Fat – A Great Cocoa Butter Substitute
Mango kernel fat (MKF), also known as mango butter, is derived from the seeds of the mango (Mangifera indica) fruit. This fat is a byproduct […]
Amaranth – A Global Food
Amaranth is not only a great ornamental plant for the garden, it is also extremely nutritious and ideal for anyone adopting a gluten free diet. […]
What are Cocoa Butter Equivalents?
Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs) are vegetable fats that are chemically and physically similar to cocoa butter. They can be blended with cocoa butter in chocolate […]
Making a Simple Confectionary Chewable Candy
Chewable candy is still extremely popular as a confectionary and very simple to make. Creating such a chewable candy using 6 simple ingredients like sugar, […]
Colours In Pet Foods
Colours in pet foods serve several purposes, primarily targeting pet owners rather than the pets themselves. These colours make the food more appealing to the […]
Liquid Smoke
Introduction to Liquid Smoke Liquid smoke is a water-soluble product that imparts a smoky flavor to food, mimicking the taste of traditional wood smoking without […]
Fruit Ripening
Fruit ripening is a feature of nature, a biochemical process by which produce becomes acceptable for consumption and bestows its nutritional benefits when consumed. One […]
Edible Films And Coatings For Protecting and Stabilising Foods
The search for safe and sustainable methods to preserve food is increasing in urgency and importance. Why? There is a strong desire to reduce our […]
What is beta-Casomorphin 7?
Beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) is a peptide that is derived from the breakdown of beta-casein, a protein found in milk. Beta-casein is one of the main proteins […]
Why is Lardo so Special?
Lardo is a type of cured pork fat that originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It’s made by curing strips of pork […]