Sunset Yellow – A New ADI Set
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) which is also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985 has been a food colour of long standing in all sorts of foods […]
The Properties Of Bergamot Peel Essence And Juice
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau) is a citrus fruit that is restricted in cultivation to the narrow coastal Reggio Calabria region in Southern Italy. […]
The Health Benefits Of Litchi (Lychee) Fruit
Litchi (Litchi chinensis) or lychee is mostly sourced from Southeast Asia, and is a tropical or subtropical crop that has seen a gentle and steady […]
Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic Or Acacia Fibre- A Look At Its Functional And Health Benefits
I suspect that when you look at an ingredient list on a beverage bottle you might wonder what gum Acacia or gum Arabic is doing in your […]
Olive Hydroxytyrosol
It has been well-known that olives, as part of the Mediterranean diet have many beneficial health effects, especially where the heart and joints are concerned. […]
Calcium in Nutrition
The body contains more calcium than any other mineral – in fact we store 99% of it in our bones and teeth. The rest is […]
Passion Fruit
The yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims F. Flavicarpa) is thought of as having one of the finest flavours of any fruit and is extremely […]
Z-Trim – Gluten free meatballs and all that
A colleague who was visiting the IFT in New Orleans this year visited Z-Trim’s stand (Z-Trim, Mundelein, Ill. USA). What do they make I asked […]
Buckwheat: A Crop Coming Back Into Fashion
Buckwheat (Family: Polygonaceae ) is a valuable food crop that is eaten and used as an ingredient similar to cereals. It is all about the seed […]
Lucuma Has Potential To Rival Stevia And Luo Han Guo Fruit
Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma) is a subtropical fruit and has suitability as a natural sweetener for the product developer looking for alternatives to sugar. The dried […]
Monk Fruit Or Luo Han Guo Fruit – A Modern Sweetener
The monk fruit offers the product developer a relatively new natural high intensity sweetener. Monk fruit is a small, sweet melon found mainly in China […]
The Chemistry of Myoglobin
Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissues of animals, including humans and poultry like chicken. It plays a crucial role in facilitating oxygen transport […]
The Biotechnology of Animal Cell Culture
Animal cell culture is a fundamental approach in biotechnology and bioprocess engineering. It is the culturing of animal cells in artificial media. The technology is […]
The Market For Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Juice Products
Ready-To-Drink (RTD) juice products are increasing in consumption and value because of our increasingly hectic lifestyle. They are also viewed as sophisticated products because they […]
The Challenges Of Reducing Salt In Food
High sodium or salt consumption is a major contributor to high blood pressure or hypertension (Buemi et al., 2012), which is a leading cause of stroke, […]
Bonito Flavouring
Certain fish stocks have been used for centuries to build up flavours and add tastiness to savoury products. The Japanese use katsuo-bushi or katsuobushi which […]
The Importance Of Grain, Seed & Pulse Hydration
Grain, seed and pulse hydration hydration or soaking is important for a number of reasons. It’s required for mashing as in brewing, or the general preparation […]
Larch Arabinogalactan For Immune Support
Larch arabinogalactan is a new immune-enhancing polysaccharide and source of dietary fibre obtained from Western Larch trees (Larch occidentalis). It is over 98% arabinogalactan, a […]
How to Prepare a Vegan Tofu Masala
Vegan Tofu Masala relies on a very firm tofu. It is very important to have a firm one for most curries. Do not cut too […]
Granola – Maple Syrup Style
Breakfast granola is a simple delight and one of the healthiest cereals out there. Home-made beats the bought stuff and it is ideal as a […]