Satsuma Mandarin (Citrus unshiu)
The Satsuma Mandarin is one of the main citrus fruits and possibly the largest of all. The scientific name is Citrus unshiu Marc. It is […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Bitter or Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium)
The bitter or sour orange (Citrus aurantium) is not as widely known as other citrus fruit and tends to be localised to Japan. Anyone who […]
Mochiyuzu/Mochiyu
Mochiyuzu or Mochiyu is the Japanese name for a citrus fruit related to the sudachi with a sour flavour. It has the scientific name of […]
The Sources, Preparation and Peptides Found In Yeast Extracts
Yeast extracts are rich, nutrient-dense substances derived from the cell contents of yeast cells. They are widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries as […]
What Is Kombucha And Why Has It So Many Great Health Benefits?
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink with a slight fizziness due to carbonation. It is highly regarded by officionados to quite categorically have a flavour […]
Cacholeira
Cacholeira is a popular Portuguese fermented sausage from the Upper Alentejo region. The sausage is heavily fermented. It resembles a morcella but has a lighter […]
The Polysporus Genus
The Polysporus genus of fungi represents a diverse group with significant biotechnological potential. Fungi, in general, play crucial roles in various ecological processes and have […]
Making Yogurt At Home
Making yogurt at home is fun and enjoyable. Results at first can be variable but it’s worth persisting with as you can begin to experiment […]
Uncovering Batters and Breading
Battered and breaded foods are extremely popular throughout much of the world’s cuisine. They offer the consumer an extra sensory dimension to their food by […]
The Benefits of Yogurt
Yogurt is a fermentation of milk with a benign bacterial culture to produce a flavoured, slightly sharp creamy product. It is a simple manufacture of […]
How to Prepare Natural Crème Fraiche
Crème fraiche is a fermented version of sour cream and often seems to be like a version of yogurt. It is excellent as a topping, […]
Sichuan Paocai (SCP)
Sichuan Paocai (SCP) or Chinese sauerkraut is a traditional fermented food, which possesses unique flavours driven by various microbiota. Like kimchi in Korea, it is […]
Leuconostoc
Leuconostoc species are bacteria commonly associated with spoilage and fermentation of food products. They are also increasingly seen as contributorsto probiotics and to postbiotic ingredients. […]
Goat Milk
Goat milk is better for some people to ingest than other dairy products. It is better than cow’s milk because it has less allergencity and […]
Clarifying Beer – What Methods Are There?
Clarifying beer is essential if the product is to be enjoyed by the consumer. What are the key processes involved? A Short Overview Of The […]
The Flavorful Italian Cured Meat that is Guanciale
Guanciale is a celebrated Italian cured meat that holds a special place in the heart of Italian cuisine. While it might not be as widely […]