Sunset Yellow – A New ADI Set
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) which is also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985 has been a food colour of long standing in all sorts of foods […]
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Challenges Of Reducing Salt In Food
High sodium or salt consumption is a major contributor to high blood pressure or hypertension (Buemi et al., 2012), which is a leading cause of stroke, […]
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 […]
The Toxicity Of Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic elements known and has devastating effects on the neurological systems of humans and animals alike (Tchounwou et al., […]
LAMP Assay Speeds Up Detection Of Troublesome Yersinia
A LAMP Assay has been developed which rapidly detects a troublesome food pathogen called Yersinia. The gram negative rod, bacterium Yersinia pseudotuberculosis has been a troublesome pathogen […]
Vegetables – Not So Difficult For Children To Swallow!
Vegetables and children need not be such a tricky combination! Parents don’t despair, children really do like them! It is a case of making sure […]
Preserving Sauces
I often see requests for ways and methods of preserving sauces and pickles. Essentially it’s about creating hurdles to stop microbial contamination and then fermentation, especially […]
Antioxidant Methods And Measures
The measurement of antioxidant capacity is one of the key analytical measures in the assessment of food ingredients with potential health benefits. Many methods are available […]
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 […]
Cellulose Nanofibres: An Important Recent Development In Nanomaterials
Cellulose is a natural carbohydrate polymer found in all plants and in algae, tunicates and even some bacteria (Henrisson and Berglund, 2007). As well as […]
The Food Safety Issues Of Clostridium Perfringens
Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, non-motile anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium. It produces a highly noxious enterotoxin and is a common cause of food poisoning. The bacteria frequently contaminates raw […]
Chitinases
Chitinase (EC 3.2.1.14) – the enzyme needed to catalyse the breakdown of chitin, forms a key structural component of many living organisms. It is highly […]
Improving Muffins
Muffins, by definition are small domes spongy cakes or bread made with egg and usually eaten at breakfast. They are certainly not cupcakes! The name […]
What Are Cyclodextrins?
Cyclodextrins are approved for use as encapsulating agents in many food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. For a number of years they were not used extensively […]
Rancidity in Milk And Cream
Off-flavours and taints in dairy products such as milk and cream are common place. Typical off-notes include rancidity, a detergent note and a loss of […]
The Gerber Method And Babcock Method For Measuring Fat Content In Milk
♦ The Gerber and the Babcock methods are still the standard methods for measuring fat content in milk. Measuring the fat content of milk is […]
Mechanically Deboning Fish: A Technological Marvel in Seafood Processing
Mechanically deboning fish is a modern and highly efficient method employed in the seafood processing industry to extract valuable meat from fish frames and fillets. […]
Caramel Coating of Popcorn
Caramel-coated popcorn, often known as caramel popcorn or caramel corn, is a beloved treat enjoyed worldwide. The process of creating this delectable snack involves several […]
The Issues Of Soya Allergy
Food allergies have become a greater concern to the population because of their incidence. Here we discuss an issue with a popular health food – […]
Stable Colour From Black Carrots
Black carrot (Daucus carota ssp. Sativus var. Atrorubens. Alef.) has an attractive blue-purple colour, an extract of which has become a popular choice for product […]