All posts related to food and consumer goods manufacture.
Starch In Dairy Products
The use of starch in foods has taken many turns especially in dairy processing and the generation of both beverages and desserts. Starches as an […]
Food Processing
Post-Harvest Treatments For Maintaining The Shelf-Life Of Fruit
Trying to prevent fruit from decaying and so prolong shelf-life is a common objective for anyone in the supply chain. There are a number of […]
Better Processing methods For Baby Food Purees: High-Pressure Thermal Sterilization
The creation of a safe food, especially a baby food, relies on processing to completely destroy harmful micro-organisms or at least reduce their levels to […]
The History Behind PTFE as a Non-Stick Coating On Cookware
The history of using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as a non-stick coating on food utensils is a fascinating journey that revolutionized cooking and food preparation. PTFE, often […]
What alternatives are there to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) used in non-stick cookware?
Non-stick cookware has become a staple in many kitchens, offering convenience and ease of cooking. While polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been the primary material used for […]
Nothing Sticks Here – Non-Stick Coatings in Food Manufacture
Non-stick coatings for food equipment have revolutionized the way we cook and prepare food. They make cooking more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable while also reducing […]
Hot Water Treatment Helps Extend Post Harvest Colour In Limes
Hot water treatment at 50 °C for 5 min could be a useful method to delay chlorophyll degradation in Thai lime fruit. Citrus fruit can lose its […]
Fish Quality Improved Using Natural Antioxidants When Processed By High Pressure Processing.
High pressure processing of fish would be a successful and commercial venture if it wasn’t for the rapid oxidative deterioration of the flesh that leads […]
Porridge – How Processing Turns It Into A Greater Health Food Than It Already Is.
Research provides a great example of how processing such as milling can alter food materials radically to improve their nutritional health benefits. Porridge might not […]
Minimally Processed Fruit and Vegetables
Minimally processed fruit and vegetables are not a new phenomenon but there is increasing interest in this food because of the benefits of dietary fibre. […]
Anti-Browning Treatments For Fresh Vegetables And Fruits.
Fresh cut vegetables and fruit all suffer the same issues – browning ! It makes them look unattractive and shortens not only their visual appeal […]
The Fundamentals Of Extrusion
Extrusion is a relatively modern food processing technology but has found traction in a number of food manufacturing operations, mainly snacks. It is essentially a […]
Roasting Nuts
When Nat King Cole was singing about chestnuts roasting on an open fire he was not really thinking about their flavour but how it fitted […]
Re-greening Of Vegetables Using Zinc Solutions
Re-greening is an important process for recovering the vibrant colouring of vegetables. This article looks at the use of zinc solutions in this process of […]
Worrying Results From Campylobacter Survey Of Chicken
♦ Campylobacter found on 70% of chickens sold in supermarkets. ♦ 280 thousand people suffer campylobacter food poisoning annually. ♦ About one of third of […]
Improvements To The Quality Of Avocado Paste Using High Pressure Processing
One of the best applications for high pressure processing (HPP) has been the processing of avocado paste or guacamole so that micro-organisms are destroyed which […]
Degradation Of Vitamin C In Beverages
The degradation of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) always continues to create interest because it has such a vital function to play both in the maintenance […]
The Importance Of Grain, Seed & Pulse Hydration
Grain, seed and pulse hydration hydration or soaking is important for a number of reasons. It’s required for mashing as in brewing, or the general preparation […]
Commercial Means To Delay Fruit Ripening: Use Of 1-methylcyclopropene
Unwanted fruit ripening is a major issue in the supply chain when delivering fruit to the perfect ripeness to the consumer. An agent that has […]