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The Bacteria: Clostridium botulinum

April 30, 2025 smitsa 0

Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium best known for producing botulinum toxin, one of the most potent neurotoxins known to science. Biology […]

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What is FSSC 22000?

April 23, 2025 smitsa 0

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a globally recognized food safety certification scheme. It provides a framework for effectively managing food safety responsibilities […]

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The Use Of Electrolyzed Water

April 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Electrolyzed water (EW) is a unique technology that has been gaining popularity in the food industry due to its effectiveness in reducing microbial contamination on […]

Glycoalkaloids in potatoes. Green potatoes.

The Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes

November 1, 2024 smitsa 0

Glycoalkaloids are natural compounds found in potatoes, primarily in the form of solanine and chaconine. These compounds serve as a defence mechanism against pests and […]

Escherichia coli, Heat shock response

The Bacterium: Escherichia coli

June 9, 2024 smitsa 0

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is one of the most extensively studied and well-known […]

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An Overview of Cyanogens in Foods

January 13, 2024 smitsa 0

Cyanogens are naturally occurring compounds that can release cyanide when hydrolyzed. These compounds are found in various foods and plants, especially those from the family […]

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Antimicrobial Peptides

March 16, 2023 smitsa 0

Antimicrobial peptides are viewed as the latest weapon against bacteria especially in preserving food as well as possibly having extensive clinical benefits in fighting bacterial […]

Yogurt will involve Leuconostoc species.

Leuconostoc

November 1, 2022 smitsa 0

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. […]

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Bacteriocins

October 27, 2022 smitsa 0

The bacteriocins are peptides proteins that are toxic to microorganisms. They are produced by other bacteria and yeasts which are not lethal to themselves. They […]

roasting food produces furan

Furan

September 6, 2022 smitsa 0

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 […]