Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is banned for athletes but regular cases of sport stars testing positive for this drug amongst others are a regular occurrence. Alberto Contador was […]
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Pecans And Heart Health
Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are good for you. They are also very good for the USA agricultural economy as they are now the most commercially important that […]
A Juicy Steak
Many of us love a steak. A juicy steak, with chipped potatoes and cabbage and lots of horseradish sauce. What could be finer? Then it’s […]
Products At Food Matters Live 2014
It’s always a joy to see new products appearing from start-up companies at food shows and none more so than at Food Matters Live 2014. […]
Bramley Apple Pie
Serves: 6; Preparation time: 30-40 minutes; Cooking time: 30 minutes. Cooling time: 10 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: For the filling 1kg […]
Enrobing of Foods with Chocolate Makes A Tempting Culinary Art
Chocolate, with its rich and velvety texture, has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most beloved indulgences. Beyond its inherent decadence, chocolate’s versatility […]
Calorie Labelling On Menus -Changes In The Out-Of-Home Sector.
It is no surprise to anyone now to have some familiarity with the calorie labelling of food products on a packet of food or a […]
New US Food Labelling Improves Understanding Of Nutrition
Food labelling anywhere in the world is a constant source of controversy. One element is whether consumers and shoppers actually understand what is written on […]
The Challenges Of Making Health Claims in the European Union.
Any business wishing to make a health claim for a function supplement or food, within the European Union (EU) must now submit a dossier (“the […]
Sugar-Sweetener Beverages. Is There An Association With Endometrial Cancer?
A study from the journal, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention is claiming that postmenopausal women who drink sugar-sweetened beverages are more likely to develop the […]
Fruit, Not Fruit Juice Claimed To Lower Risk Of Type-2 Diabetes
An enormous study on fruit eating amongst the populace in the USA has reinforced views that eating more fruit can help reduce the chances of developing type-2 diabetes. […]
Pre-School Children Claimed To Suffer Behavioural Problems When Drinking Too Much Soda
Soda and sugar sweetened drinks have a bad press, but is there really a link between drinking soda and behavioural problems in children? Research has […]
Gluten-Free Labeling Now In The USA
In the USA, there are 3 million US citizens from all backgrounds, who suffer from celiac disease but there had not been sufficient labeling stating […]
Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and butter pudding is a classic British dessert that’s perfect for using up leftover bread. This recipe serves six people and can be easily […]
Visiting the IFE 2013
This year’s visit to the International Food Exhibition 2013, at the end of March at the ExCel Centre in London proved as valuable as always. What a […]
Akebia trifoliata
Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz. var. australis (Diels) Rehd., is a woody climbing vine, that is widespread throughout Asia, especially in China, Korea and Japan. It is a […]
The Difference of Fine Wine
By Charlotte Rivington (Guest Post) Many people don’t fully understand the difference between fine wine, table wine and plonk. Fine wine is a term used to […]
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) -USA
The year 1938 is highly significant in U.S. law because Congress passed one of its most far reaching acts, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic […]
Coconut Burfi
Ingredients: 2 cups grated fresh coconut 1 cup/250g caster sugar 1/2 cup/100ml fresh cream pinch of cardamom powder 2 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar 1/2 tablespoon […]
Quality Systems Accreditation
Quality systems accreditation is a way of adding confidence in your business when it comes to managing documentation relating to food health and safety and […]