Gundruk
Gundruk is a fermented green vegetable that started its story in Nepal and the Himalayan regions of India and Bhutan. It has an acidic flavour. […]
Prebiotics
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 […]
You Had Prebiotics And Probiotics Now Get Ready For Postbiotics
Postbiotics have been shown in the last 25 years to be as important as prebiotics and probiotics but they have not received the same level […]
Acute Pancreatitis Might Be Better Managed Through Personalised Nutrition
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a highly unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. The number of people affected by it is rising and it is not entirely clear why. […]
Extracellular polymeric substances / Exopolysaccharides
Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) or exopolysaccharides as they are also often called are produced by both prokaryotes (eubacteria and archaebacteria) and eukaryotes (phytoplankton, fungi, and algae). […]
Isomaltulose
Isomaltulose (IM) is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of alpha-1,6-linked glucose and fructose monomers. Isomaltulose is an alternative sweetener with a high potential for use […]
What Is Tagatose ?
Tagatose is a naturally occurring simple sugar and a monosaccharide. Sweetness: 92% of sucrose Calorific value: 1.5 kcal/g It belongs to the carbohydrate family and is […]
Microencapsulation Of Probiotics
Microencapsulation of probiotics using hydrocolloids is now an established method for ensuring their survival and even for accurate dosing into products (Anal and Singh, 2007). […]
South Africa Gives us Mahewu
Mahewu, also known as amahewu or mageu, is a traditional African fermented beverage that holds cultural significance in many communities. This nutritious and refreshing drink […]
Kimchi – A Food Of The Future
Korea is known for spectacularly interesting foods and kimchi – pickled vegetables is certainly one of them (Cheigh and Park, 1994). The reader might find […]
Prebiotics: The Benefits
Prebiotics are claimed to have great therapeutic benefits. They are food ingredients that are not digested directly in the gut but are selectively fermented by microorganisms – […]