Devil’s Claw Extract
Devil’s Claw Extract (Harpagophytum procumbens L.) comes from Southern Africa and is known as the ‘spear plant’ because of its structural shape which allows it […]
FOOD AND DRINK
The Nutrititive Properties Of Fenugreek Seed
The seeds of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum, Family: Leguminosae), have been an important spice throughout antiquity, and cultivated throughout the Mediterranean, North Africa and Indian sub-continent. The […]
Analysis Of Steviol Glycosides
Stevia (collectively the steviol glycosides), is now permitted for use as a sweetener in a host of products as in table-top products within the EU. One of […]
Davana Oil
Davana Oil (FEMA# 2359; CAS# 8016-03-3) is obtained by selective steam rectification of an essential oil from the plant Artemisia pallens (Walls ex. DC, Family: […]
What Essential Oils Are Used To Relieve A Cough
Essential oils for cough offer many possibilities for healing this particular issue. They have considerable appeal because they are derived from natural sources. All are […]
What is Oolong Tea?
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that falls between green tea and black tea in terms of oxidation. It is partially fermented, allowing it […]
Aspartame Losses in Products
For the product developer involved in the beverage industry, aspartame is still a respected high intensity sweetener, to be used to replace bulk sweeteners to […]
Selenium In Human health
♦ Selenium has a vital role to play human health, especially with the immune system and even in combating cancers. Selenium is an important nutritional […]
Killing Fish For Food
The preparation of fish for the market place, for culinary dishes, for any food product in fact places great reliance on the method of slaughter […]
The Large-Scale Manufacture of Casein From Milk
The large-scale manufacture of casein from milk involves several steps, from sourcing raw milk to processing it into various forms of casein for industrial use. […]
Arsh Kuthar Ras – Benefits
In Ayurvedic medicine, Arsh Kuthar Ras is used in the treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) and for indigestion. Its formulation, usually taken as a tablet, is […]
Orostachys japonicas (Herbal Treatment For Stomach Complaints)
The plant Orostachys japonicas A. Berger (family: Crassulaceae) or ‘wa-song’ is used mainly in Korean folk medicine as a health food, especially in treating gastric ulcers, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Evidence […]
Stabilising Lemon Oils
Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]
The Benefits Of Rosehip Fruits
The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a common hedgerow prickly, thorny bush found throughout northern Europe. It is noted however for its summer flowers and […]
Semi-Sweet Biscuits
Consumption of biscuits is rising throughout the globe. Much of the increase is fuelled by improving lifestyles. Semi-sweet biscuits are the very type of baked […]
Suo Yang (Cynomorium songaricum)
Cynomorium songaricum Rupt. Known in China as Suo Yang (Family: Cynomoriaceae) is an achlorophyllous parasitic herb found in the northwest of China. Parasitic plants and […]
Benefits Of The Curry Leaf (Murraya koeingii)
The curry patta, kadi patta (Hindi) or curry leaf tree (English) (Murraya koeingii Spreng. Family: Rutaceae) as its also known has long been used in eastern […]
Dock Sorrel (Rumex vesicarius L.)
Dock Sorrel or Rumex vesicarius L. family: Polygonaceae, (a.k.a. Hummayd, Hammad) is a Middle Eastern herb traditionally used in its folk medicine for the treatment […]
Essential Oils – The Natural Antimicrobial In Foods
Essential oils sourced from plants are viewed as a natural preservative in foods especially against pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. They are compared favourably to more […]