Nasty Chemicals in Food: Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs)
Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are a group of chemical compounds that are produced when certain foods, particularly meat and fish, are cooked at high temperatures. HCAs […]
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Freezing Foods
Freezing is a popular and effective method of food preservation that has been used for centuries. The process also extends storage time and thus the […]
Satisfying the Gourmet Cravings: The Rise of Gourmet Ready Meals in the Deli Sector
Once upon a time, the term “ready meal” conjured images of sad, lackluster dishes reheated in a microwave. But oh, how the times have changed! […]
Sodium Aluminium Phosphate (SALP) – A Leavening Agent
Sodium aluminium phosphate (SALP) is a popular leavening acid for preparing baked goods. It is one of a number of leavening agents employed by bakers […]
What’s The Problem With Ultra-Processed Food?
Ultra-processed food (UPF) is very much in the spotlight following recent pieces of research that have looked at their consumption and the association with a […]
What is an SaaS Dashboard?
A SaaS dashboard is a user interface (UI) in a Software as a Service (SaaS) application that displays key data, metrics, and insights in a […]
Lead Poisoning – More Common Than You Think
Lead poisoning is a medical condition that occurs when an individual is exposed to high levels of lead over a prolonged period, leading to the […]
Cleaning a Commercial Deep Fat Fryer
Cleaning a deep fat fryer is essential to maintain its performance, prevent the buildup of harmful residues, and ensure the safety of your cooking equipment. […]
The Stability of Edible Oils
Edible oils stability preoccupies many product developers using these ingredients in their recipes and formulations. Oxidative stability of an oil is an important quality factor […]
The Workings of The Conventional Baking Oven
The conventional baking oven is a staple piece of equipment in kitchens worldwide, essential for baking a wide variety of foods, from bread and cakes […]
The Top Fried Snack Foods of 2023
Fried snack foods are a popular category of indulgent treats known for their crispy and often savory nature. They are usually made by submerging the […]
Why is Caviar So Expensive?
Caviar is expensive! This delicacy consisting of the processed and salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon, a large and ancient fish species that can be found […]
Oysters Are Not Just For Valentine’s Day
The humble oyster used to be regarded as peasant food in the Middle Ages. A tasty treat to be collected from the estuaries of France […]
Eating Breakfast in America
In the land of the free, where every sunrise promises another chapter in the great American narrative, a culinary revolution has quietly unfolded beneath the […]
What are the most Poisonous Mushrooms in the World?
Several species of mushrooms are considered to be among the most poisonous in the world due to their high levels of toxic compounds. I’ve listed […]
Mushrooms Can Contain Nasty Surprises
Edible wild mushrooms are a delicacy at top quality restaurants but some of them contain toxic metals which would prevent them being consumed to any […]
Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction (SFME)
Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction (SFME) is a cutting-edge and environmentally friendly technique used in the extraction of bioactive compounds from various plant materials, food products, pharmaceuticals, […]
The Six Principles of Green Extraction
Green extraction refers to the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable methods for extracting natural compounds from various sources, such as plants, herbs, fruits, and […]
The Use of Cold Pressing To Produce Fruit Juices
Cold pressing, also known as cold-pressed or cold-juicing, is a method used to extract fruit juices without the application of heat. This gentle extraction process […]
The Role of Thiazoles in Food Flavour and Aroma
Thiazoles are a class of organic compounds containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen and sulfur atoms. These compounds play a crucial role in the development […]