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Isochoric Freezing

August 12, 2021 smitsa 0

Isochoric freezing, also known as constant-volume freezing or pressure-shift freezing, is a process used in the food industry to preserve food products by rapidly reducing […]

What cultured meat is emulating: a steak.

The Future of Cultured Meat

July 12, 2021 smitsa 0

Cultured meat is one of the latest innovative alternatives hitting the food industry with the primary aim of replacing the slaughtering of animals. Such a […]

Baked bread - the colour and flavour are due to Maillard reactions. Leavening agents include sodium aluminium phosphate.

Maillard Browning

June 24, 2021 smitsa 1

Maillard browning reactions are one those chemical reactions that are fundamental to food manufacture and storage. The reaction is probably the most important taking place […]

Seafood Fraud

June 23, 2021 smitsa 0

Seafood fraud is one of the biggest unsung food issues of the 21st century. It not only means the illegal mislabeling and mis-selling of fish […]

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The 9-Point Hedonic Scale

June 5, 2021 smitsa 0

The 9-point hedonic scale is a widely used tool in sensory science for evaluating consumer preferences and acceptability of various products, particularly in the food […]

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The Caseinates

April 29, 2021 smitsa 0

Caseinates, derived from the milk protein casein, hold a significant presence in the food industry, offering a versatile range of functionalities and applications. As key […]

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Ice Cream Anyone?

April 14, 2021 smitsa 0

Ice cream is one of the great delights of summer especially its warmer days. It is consumed throughout the world and is viewed as a […]

Active packaging

What Is Active Packaging?

April 6, 2021 smitsa 0

Active packaging is the incorporation of particular components and additives into a packaging system that release or absorb substances  from the packaged food into the […]