An edible snail slowly crawling along a branch.

Snails

September 17, 2018 smitsa 0

Snails are probably not at the top of everybody’s fine dining experience. They have however been revered as a delicacy for centuries. In Italy they […]

Mustard seeds in full view.

Mustard Seeds

September 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Mustard seeds are essential ingredients in Indian curries especially those from the southern regions of India. They are small round seeds collected from different varieties […]

Perfume which often contains beta-ionone.

Beta-Ionone

September 12, 2018 smitsa 0

When carotenoids breakdown they produce a range of degradation products but none is perhaps more important than beta-ionone. It is the principal breakdown product and […]

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Euphorbia semen

September 12, 2018 smitsa 0

Euphorbia semen L. is widely cultivated as a traditional medicine. The dried, ripe seeds are used in concoctions as a diuretic, retention of phlegm, as […]

hake frozen in ice and ready for market.

Hake

September 3, 2018 smitsa 2

Hake is one of those sea fishes that might not  be of enormous interest if it wasn’t for the fact that it is so sought […]

Bunch of over ripe bananas on white background. Affected by tyrosinases and polyphenol oxidases.

What Are Polyphenol Oxidases?

August 30, 2018 smitsa 0

Polyphenol oxidases (PPOs) are widely distributed in both plants and animals. They are a major cause of enzymic browning in fruits and vegetables. Browning reactions […]

Bunch of Chinese wampee fruits.

What Is Wampee?

August 29, 2018 smitsa 0

Wampee (Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels) is grown in many parts of China for its leaves. These are used as traditional medicines and food ingredients for […]

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What Is Epilepsy ?

August 26, 2018 smitsa 0

Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an enduring predisposition to suffer from epileptic seizures. It is always  accompanied by a variety of social, psychological, […]

Tuna fish laid out in a line on a wooden bench

Trends In Tuna Fishing

August 22, 2018 smitsa 2

Tuna is possibly the most widely sought after fish in the world – even more so than salmon. It is certainly commercially one of the […]

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What Is Agar?

August 22, 2018 smitsa 0

Agar is an important polysaccharide extracted from red algae. It is classified as a marine polysaccharide and belongs in the same class as alginate. Agar […]

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Citreoviridin

August 20, 2018 smitsa 1

Citreoviridin (CIT) is a highly toxic mycotoxin produced by the mould Penicillium citreoviridin (PCV) [ Penicillium citreonigrum]. The mould itself is a very common contaminant of a number […]

green yellow round fungal mold on a heterogeneous black surface, macro science abstract background

Mycotoxins Are Bad!

August 20, 2018 smitsa 0

Mycotoxins are ubiquitous toxic metabolites produced by fungi via secondary metabolism. Many of them are contaminants, often finding their way into food, beverages and water. […]

Full screen shot of sesame seeds

Sesame Seed Oil

August 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) are a constant hazard for those with an allergy to them but they do yield an extremely valuable culinary […]