Nutrient Profiling Takes The Lead
Nutrition is a serious issue and nutrient profiling has come to the fore because it is a way of ranking and classifying our food which […]
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A Look At The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a continuous improvement scheme for all manufacturers involved in the food industry. It focuses mainly on food safety […]
A Comparison Between HACCP And HARPC
Most food safety systems have what is known as HACCP in place. HACCP is the acronym for Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points. A similar […]
Why Quark Is Such Good Protein
Quark or quarg as some might call it sounds like an alien species sent to humour us. It is though a very white soft cheese […]
The International Regulatory Organizations
The international regulatory organizations are effectively the police for the food world especially on additives. The three most prominent organisations are the Codex Alimentarius and […]
‘Drink-free’ days are a must for the middle aged if they want to reduce health problems
Public Health England is concerned too many of us aged between 45 and 65 are drinking more than the recommended level of 14 units of […]
Best Practices In The Safe Transportation Of Foods: The Sanitary Transportation Rule
Safe and sanitary transport of food is one of the cornerstones of any food supply chain and of food safety. It sometimes In the USA […]
What Is Dietary Fibre (Dietary Fiber) All About?
Dietary fibre is one of the most important nutritional features of food. Its importance has risen over the years for a number of reasons:- Disorders […]
Foodex – Farm Shop & Deli Show – The Ingredients Show 2018
The Foodex, Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo, and Ingredients exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre on the outskirts of Birmingham never […]
Regulations On Herbal Medicinal Products In The EU
The regulations surrounding herbal medicinal products are based on scientific opinions that relate to both herbal substances and the preparations that are derived from them. […]
USDA-FSIS Product Claims: What Do The Regulations Mean?
The USDA-FSIS (Food Safety And Inspection Service) product claims are a specific piece of legislation for labelling of packages and cover a wide range of […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts And Bacteria In The USA
In the USA, the approval of genetically modified (GM) bacteria or yeast involves a multi-step regulatory process primarily governed by agencies like the U.S. Department […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts and Bacteria in the EU
Getting a genetically modified (GM) bacterium or yeast approved in Europe is a complex and tightly regulated process. The approval procedure is governed by European […]
Food Matters Live 2017 – A Great Show And Great Food Too
Review: Food Matters Live 2017 (November) Venue: ExCel London, Docklands. London If food and drink means anything to you at all, then the Food Matters […]
Baghali Polo- A Persian Culinary Delight
Baghali Polo, a classic Persian rice dish, is a testament to the rich and ancient culinary traditions of Iran. This aromatic and flavorful dish reflects […]
Homemade Graham Crackers
Graham crackers are a classic snack, often enjoyed plain, with toppings, or used as a base for desserts like s’mores and pie crusts. These crackers […]
Health Benefits Of Bilimbi
Bilimbi fruit might not be a name of everybody’s lips but it is one with some interesting health benefits. The species refered to is […]
EU Reports On The Increasing Issue Of Antibiotic Use And Resistance
Three of the main food safety and health bodies representing the European Union have issued a second report detailing the latest data on antibiotic use and […]
The Use of Odor Activity Values (OAV)
Odor Activity Values (OAVs) are a significant parameter used in the field of aroma analysis to assess the contribution of individual volatile compounds to the […]
What is a Slip Melting Point?
The slip melting point (SMP) is a key parameter used to characterize the melting behavior of fats and oils, including shortenings. It is particularly important […]