Why Are Grapes And Raisins So Toxic To Dogs?
We are often warned not to feed grapes, sultanas, raisins and chocolate to dogs but why grapes should be so toxic to our canine friends […]
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Methods For Extracting Essential Oils
The essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds and hydrophobic secondary metabolites which are produced by plant species. They are important as flavourings and perfumes as […]
Measurement Of Collagen Content In Fish
The eating quality of fish is very much dependent on a number of factors especially collagen content which has a direct influence on the texture […]
How To Manufacture Edible Films
Edible films are used to coat fruits, vegetables and foodstuffs as a way to extend their shelf-life and protect them from injury. The manufacturing process […]
What Is Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry?
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful analytical technique combining the capabilities of physical separation obtained using liquid chromatography coupled to analysis of mass of […]
Quality by Design: A Paradigm Shift in Pharmaceutical Development
Introduction Quality by Design (QbD) is a systematic and science-driven approach to pharmaceutical development that has transformed the landscape of drug manufacturing and product quality. […]
What Are Emulsions In Food?
Emulsions might be a description for paint but the most common type we might encounter in food is milk, butter, cream liqueurs, soups and mayonnaise. […]
Hot Boning Of Meat
Hot boning is the removal of muscles from an animal carcass before chilling. The process of removal occurs at least 1.5 hours following death of […]
Sodium Benzoate And Benzene Formation
The formation of benzene in soft drinks has been a longstanding problems for the drinks industry because of its high reliance on sodium benzoate and […]
Precooked Masa flour Snacks
Precooked masa flour snacks are now very much part of the ethnic food scene due to an influx of southern Americans into the USA and […]
The Single Biggest Challenge In Implementing A Sustainability Process.
Sustainable processes are often poorly implemented for a number of reasons but the single biggest challenge is actually making it a core objective of the […]
How Does Hot Fill Packaging Work ?
If you have ever needed to stabilise a beverage or sauce, then hot-fill is one processing method that you must have thought about. The technique […]
White Lupin Protein Isolates
In this work the foaming ability of white lupin protein isolates was investigated in order to evaluate the potential use of these isolates as functional […]
Statistical Process Control
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method of quality control which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process. This helps to ensure that the process operates efficiently, producing […]
Commercial Processing of Milk: From Farm to Table
Milk is one of the most consumed and versatile food products globally, rich in essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. The commercial […]
Rheology and Rheometers
Rheology is the study of how materials deform and flow under the influence of applied forces or stresses. Several mathematical equations are used in rheology […]
Monotectic Mixing Behaviour
Monotectic mixing behavior is a phenomenon observed in certain systems, particularly in materials science and metallurgy, where two immiscible liquids combine to form a single […]