Guar gum and xanthan gum are often used in ice lollies and ice cream.

What is Xanthan Gum?

February 7, 2024 smitsa 1

Xanthan gum sounds like a planet straight out of science fiction but it is one of the most useful and surprisingly common materials to be […]

Culinary variety of fats on white background. Stability of edible oils is a key necessity where ever they are used.

The Stability of Edible Oils

September 13, 2023 smitsa 0

Edible oils stability preoccupies many product developers using these ingredients in their recipes and formulations. Oxidative stability of an oil is an important quality factor […]

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What is Gluten-Free Pasta?

April 16, 2023 smitsa 0

Gluten-free pasta is the answer to all those people who suffer with coeliac disease and cannot process gluten.  It has become now a lifestyle choice […]

Industrial salting of herring. Lots of salted fish. Example of fermented fish.

Fermented Fish Products

December 13, 2022 smitsa 0

Fermented fish products usually come in two forms, pastes and sauces but you could add a third which is salted fish too. They’ve been consumed […]

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Gochujang

November 30, 2022 smitsa 0

Gochujang is made using chili powder, glutinous rice powder, soy porridge with salt, flavorings, for instance, shallots and garlic, as well as sweetener in the […]