Photooxidation In Food
Photooxidation in foods is a type of oxidative reaction triggered by light exposure — particularly from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. This process leads to […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Resveratrol The Antioxidant As A Functional Ingredient
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol and phytoalexin — a compound plants produce to defend against stress, like UV radiation, infections, or fungi. It’s found in […]
Grape Seed Extracts In Clean Label Formulations
Grape seed extract (GSE) is a natural antioxidant used in food preservation, adding shelf life while also offering health benefits. Extracts range from 80 to […]
Green Tea Extract As An Antioxidant In Food
Green tea is a powerful natural antioxidant used in both meat preservation and other food applications. It works very well as a green tea extract […]
Oregano Extract As A Natural Antioxidant
Oregano extract is a natural antioxidant widely used in meat preservation and other foods due to its high content of phenolic compounds, mainly carvacrol and […]
The Use Of Thyme Extract As An Antioxidant
Thyme extract is a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent widely used in food preservation, especially for meats, but also for other products. 🌿 Why Thyme […]
Kalari
Kalari cheese, also known as Maish Krej or Kaladi, is a traditional Himalayan cheese originating from the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. It’s a […]
TBHQ – Tertiary Butylhydroquinone
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant widely used in the food industry to prolong shelf life by preventing oxidative rancidity in fats and oils. […]
Asadero Cheese
Asadero cheese is a semi-soft, Mexican cheese known for its mild flavor and excellent melting properties. Let’s break it down! 🌿 Key Features: Origin: Traditionally […]
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
🌿 What is BHA? Chemical structure: BHA is a synthetic antioxidant made from a mixture of two phenolic isomers: tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and tert-butyl-3-hydroxyanisole. The latter is […]
Propyl Gallate
🌿 What is Propyl Gallate? Chemical structure: It’s an n-propyl ester formed from gallic acid and propyl alcohol. The chemical name is 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid. Formula: […]
Crayfish Make For Good Eating
Crayfish, also known as crawfish or crawdads, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. They are found worldwide and are a culinary delicacy in many cultures. […]
The Preparation Of Fudge
Fudge is a very sweet confection which has been loved by many over the centuries. This sugar candy is a simple mix of sugar, butter […]
The Sausages of Britain – Their History, Varieties, and Cultural Significance
Sausages are one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved culinary staples, with a history stretching back centuries and a presence in almost every regional cuisine […]
Vitamin C As An Antioxidant
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant widely used in food systems for its ability to prevent oxidation — but it can also act […]
Nanobubble Creation for Nutraceutical Delivery In Beverages
Nanobubbles offer tremendous variety, novelty and functional benefits in the delivery of nutraceuticals. They are already showing promise with drug delivery especially in the pharmaceutical […]
Cocoa Butter Is The Versatile Elixir of Chocolate
Cocoa butter, a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, holds a special place not only in the world of chocolate but also as an ingredient […]
Preparing Beignets
Beignets are a type of fried pastry, often associated with French and Creole cuisine, particularly in New Orleans, Louisiana. The word “beignet” comes from the […]
How to Cook with Brill
Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) is a flatfish prized for its delicate flavour and tender texture. It belongs to the turbot family and is found primarily in […]
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a chemotherapeutic drug and immunosuppressant used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer and autoimmune diseases (Meng et al., 2019). […]