Propylene Glycol Is An Important Ingredient For Reducing Water Activity
Propylene glycol is one of those easily overlooked ingredients in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics which has a vital function in ensuring a product retains its […]
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Proteus: A Little Known Genus Of Bacteria That Can Cause Food Poisoning
For many of us, the bacteria that come from a small group in the genus, Proteus would mean nothing. However, this group of bacteria are […]
The Problems With Erucic Acid
Erucic acid is probably not on everyone’s hate list but is a compound in the food supply chain that we need to be mindful of. […]
The Cancer Risk Associated With Acrylamide
What Is Acrylamide ? Acrylamide is a chemical used in the manufacture of polymers such as polyacrylamide and acrylamide copolymers. These polymers are needed for […]
Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is one of the most common causes of many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including non-ulcer dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, gastritis which […]
The Food Safety Issues Of Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a type of gastroenteritis caused by the flagellate parasitic protozoan Giardia duodenalis, also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis. It is a […]
Palourde Or Carpetshell Clams
The Palourde or Carpetshell clam is thought of as the crème de la crème of the clam world in fine dining. It is a hard-shell […]
Edible Flowers Not Only Add Colour To Dishes But Could Reduce The Impact Of Chronic Diseases.
Edible flowers not only add colour and flavour to a dish, they also have some intriguing health benefits too. Edible flowers have been eaten for […]
Food Safety With Fruit And Vegetables
When it comes to food safety, handling fruits and vegetables properly is probably as important as handling meat products. We’re all familiar with food poisoning […]
Yakiniku Set To Be The Japanese Trend For The Summer
Smoking barbecues sizzling with skewered beef, chicken nuggets, sardines wrapped in foil and baps fill the summer air with smoky, mouth-watering smells. Not a scene […]
Short Bites – The Top Ten Protein Sources In The United Kingdom
Globally, there has been a steady rise in the amount of animal based protein we eat. Sans and Combris (2015) recently published a review which […]
Blanching Fruit And Vegetables
Blanching is an important aspect of cooking, especially when vegetables are to be used for further processing or storage. It is a pretreatment essential to […]
Why Would You Crust Freeze Your Food Products ?
Crust freezing is a process of creating a hard surface on a food. It involves creating a very thin frozen layer on the outer surface. […]
Saving the Planet with Food Packaging Sustainability
Food product packaging, indeed any kind of packaging does not lend itself well to environmental sustainability. The issue for many users with food packaging sustainability […]
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) is one of the cellulose derivatives which makes for an ideal edible packaging. HPMC is used in the food industry and has many roles […]
Managing Dusty Environments In The Food And Pharmaceutical Industry
Introduction On Basic Air Quality In A Food and Pharmaceutical Environment Air quality is of paramount importance to the food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. This […]
The Process of Manufacture of Fish Oil
Fish oil is a valuable dietary supplement known for its rich omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for human health. The manufacturing process of food-grade […]
A Few Notes About The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI)is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates from foods are released into the body and appear in the bloodstream. It is an […]
What Is Guar Gum?
Guar gum is obtained from the seed of the guar plant, Cyanaposis tetragonolobus, in the Leguminosae family, and has the general structure of galactomannans. The […]
Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin. It is a well-known nephrotoxic agent and has been associated with fatal human kidney disease, referred to as Balkan Endemic […]