All posts related to food and consumer goods manufacture.
Demineralized Whey
Demineralized whey is whey that has had a significant proportion of minerals removed. There are various degrees of demineralization but levels of 35%, 70% and […]
Food Processing
Intelligent Sensing in Filtration Systems
Manufacturing systems of all hues are becoming ever more increasingly complex because of the number and sophistication of the operations in the production chain. This […]
Fermented Fish Products
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 […]
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) Nanocoatings In Food Contact Materials
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanocoatings have garnered interest for their antimicrobial properties, UV protection, and potential for use in food applications. However, the approval of specific […]
Brining And Fermentation of Olives
Olives (Olea europaea L.) and olive oil are regarded as one of the healthiest foods in the world. They have been used for at least […]
Khalpi
Khalpi is a snack based on pickled cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) which comes from Nepal. It is a food that is processed with added salt, […]
Understanding Cakes and Cake Batters (Dough)
Batters or dough as we often call it are manufactured for creating cakes, muffins or other food items as well as coating pieces of fish […]
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. […]
Manufacturing Process of Edible Shortening Flakes from Palm Oil
The demand for edible oils and fats has been steadily rising due to their versatile applications in the food industry. One prominent source of edible […]
Furan
The level of furan has been a food safety concern for many years and is now listed by the US Dept. of Health and Human […]
Contact Lens Polymers
Contact lenses are primarily made from a variety of polymers that provide the necessary optical clarity, comfort, and biocompatibility for use in the eye. Here’s […]
Issues Surrounding the Handling of Dairy Food Powders
We are confronted with an ever-increasing demand for convenience food products. These are foods that are designed now in helping us maintain a healthy lifestyle. […]
What is Water Soluble Soybean Polysaccharide (SSPS)?
Water soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) is a useful dietary fiber extracted from the cell walls of soybean cotyledons (Cui, 2001). A commercially useful source is […]
Cooking Up the Perfect Poached Eggs
Perfect poached eggs are delicious with their perfect yellow yolks nestled amongst a white lake of protein. We like them in a full English breakfast […]
Why You Need Trap Filters For Brewing
Introduction To Trap Filters Trap filters, like your draught beer and cider line might not be what gets you excited about brewing but they are […]
Brewing Series: Sorting Out The Dirt On Your Draught Beer Lines
Draught beer lines are not glamorous in the world of brewing. They are however one of the most important pieces of kit for both home […]
Superhydrophobic Coatings For Food Contact Use
Superhydrophobic coatings, which repel water and reduce surface contamination, are increasingly used in various industries, including food processing. However, when it comes to food-grade applications, […]
Zwitterionic Coatings For Food Use
Zwitterionic coatings are an emerging class of non-fouling surface treatments that resist biofilm formation and the adhesion of organic materials due to their unique charge-balanced […]
Food-Grade Lubricants
Food-grade lubricants and greases play a crucial role in the food processing industry, ensuring the safety and efficiency of machinery and equipment involved in the […]