Chlorine Washing Of Chickens – What’s All The Fuss ?
Washing chicken carcasses with chlorinated water is an accepted practice in the USA but is not allowed in the European Union. It sounds a straightforward […]
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Some Changes To A Much Loved Food Prove Disastrous
Oh dear ! You’ve just spent lots of money and resources improving a much loved product. The product goes out to the consumer in a […]
Aniseed
Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) is full of sweet-shop memories but this powerful aromatic herb has been in use for millenia, not just in foods for flavour but as a […]
Manufacture Of Softgel Capsules
Introduction Softgel capsules are now leading the way in oral delivery of drugs, nutritional supplements, sports nutrition and other types of food. They are so […]
The Measurement Of Sulphur Dioxide In Beer, Wine & Cider
Sulphur dioxide is an extremely important compound in beer, wine and cider. It has three key roles (Dvořák et al. 2006):- It reacts with carbonyl […]
Removing Carbon Dioxide For Food Stability
Carbon dioxide production during food storage remains a safety and a quality issue. If a food or beverage in a glass container or other rigid […]
Go Animal Tracking With RFID
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is now part of the food industry’s answer to improved health and monitoring of livestock animals. The system is based on […]
Acrylamide Detection Now Quicker And Cheaper With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
♦ Acrylamide is a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin formed in overcooked foods ♦ Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) used to measure acrylamide levels in fried foods. ♦ […]
Tapeworms Still Prove A Measurable Problem
Tapeworms conjure images of 30ft wriggling worms holed up within our intestines and your grandmother telling you to make sure pork is well cooked or […]
The Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)
The Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) is related to Cherimoya, another custard apple species. It is extremely popular throughout the tropics, especially in climates where the […]
Who Is ‘Free From’ Really For ?
The phenomenon of the ‘free from’ statement on foodstuffs has become a powerful symbol of the way in which people perceive food. I’ve not yet thrown away all […]
Salmon – Could It Become A Luxury If Sea Lice Get Their Way?
♦ Sea lice pose a major threat to salmon stocks and cause a price hike. Salmon was treated many years ago as a luxury item, […]
Scombrotoxic Fish Poisoning And The Role Of Histamine
Scombrotoxic fish poisoning is highly unpleasant and comes from eating fish in the Scombridae family contaminated with a wide range of bacteria. The actual cause […]
The Complexity Of Coffee Aroma
The aroma of coffee in the morning is one of the drivers that gets most of us out of bed and onto work. In fact […]
Avocado Extracts Contain Acetogenins Which Could Prevent Growth Of Listeria
Listeriosis is one of the worst foodborne diseases – the death rates are higher than most, even those caused by Salmonella. Listeria monocytogenes is a nasty […]
The Manufacture Of Jelly Beans
If you’ve ever wondered how jelly beans are made then this might be the place to start. We saw Harry Potter in ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’ […]
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Nucleic Acid Isolation And Purification
Nucleic acid isolation and purification is a complex technology with numerous benefits. Many applications need purified DNA and RNA and is an essential requirement in […]
Spirulina – The Goodness In This Blue-Green Algae And Why We Should Take It Often
Spirulina offers a comprehensive nutrient profile – full of vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and zinc, fatty acids and is an attractive blue-green colour. […]
The Use Of Parabens
Parabens and its derivatives are a widely used group of preservatives in personal care and cosmetic products. Preservatives are designed to prevent the growth of […]
Adopting Blister Packaging
Blister packaging is probably handled everywhere and a jolly useful type of packaging it is too. The key features is that it is a a […]