Szechuan Pepper – Overlooked By the Foodies Really!
Szechuan pepper (or Sichuan pepper) might not be as familiar to the typical customer wondering the aisles looking for hot spices but it certainly ought […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What Is Menthoxypropanediol ?
Menthoxypropanediol (also known as Cooling Agent 10) is a specific cooling agent that is manufactured from menthol. Its is a commonly used fragrance and masking […]
What Is Dimethiconol?
Dimethiconol is a hydroxylated synthetic silicone oil. It is similar to dimethicone in that it confers on a cosmetic or personal care product, the property […]
What Is Carbomer?
Carbomer refers to compounds which are polymers of acrylic acid. It is a trade name. The material is commonly used in gels such as personal […]
Folic Acid Supplementation Would Cut Down On Birth Defects.
The idea of adding folic acid to foods like flour has been a frequent request for many years. It’s based on the notion that serious […]
What Is So Important About Carotenes ?
Carotenes are the red to orange pigments found in fruits and plants Carotenes are pigments which you find in a lot of plants. The word […]
Licorice (Liquorice) – the Root Of Novel Flavours
Licorice (US spelling) or Liquorice (UK spelling) has been used in ancient medicines for millennia and it’s also an extremely important flavouring for confectionary, spirits […]
What Is Chlorphenesin ?
Chlorphenesin is commonly found in cosmetics, especially face creams and moisteurizers as a preservative. It is also a muscle relaxant taken in the form chlorphenesin […]
What Is Shea Butter?
Shea butter is derived from the nut of an African trea, Butyrospermum parkii (Vitellaria paradoxa) and is one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in skin […]
What Is Propolis And What Can It be Used For?
Propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by bees from parts of plants, their buds, and other exudates as they pollinate them (Ghisalberti 1979). This […]
Centella
Centella, (Centella asiatica L. Family: Umbelliferae) is a small, herbaceous annual plant that is widely grown throughout Asia and consumed mostly in Thailand and India. […]
The Power Of Apple Seed Oil
Apple seed oil is a fixed oil extracted from apple seeds. It is used for the medical and cosmetic purposes. Apple seeds have high concentrations of protein and oil. […]
The Benefits Of Hops
The benefits of hops have long been recognised for centuries. As a plant you may have seen it trailing and snaking over telegraph wires or […]
The Goji Berry Is Here To Stay
Goji berries or even Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum L.; Family: Solanaceae) in China have been used for many years in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to improve […]
Pea Protein Isolates – A Rising Pod In Product Development Circles
Pea protein is the rising star for product developers seeking alternatives to dairy and cereal proteins. This article examines some of that potential. Peas (Pisum sativum) have been known […]
Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote is a not a commonly found fruit in the UK or indeed the USA. It is one of those fruits however which is […]
Veganuary
A fascinating range of ready meals and products for the vegan is now available in the month of January, redubbed Veganuary. The idea is to […]
Date Nectar
Date nectar is possible the newest trending grocery product for 2019. Why ? It is a vegan alternative to honey. Date syrups are 100% natural […]
Preparing Kefir
Kefir is a fascinatingly complex fermented product which appears like a slightly fizzy yogurt. The beverage has a strong following with those seeking a healthier […]
Health Benefits Of Watermelon And Its Seeds
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is possibly one of the largest fruit and vegetables you will ever find in the marketplace. It’s a firm favourite of anyone […]