Deoxynivalenol
Measuring deoxynivalenol (DON) or vomitoxin (CAS no. 51481-10-8) as it is also known is important because it has become a widespread contaminant of many feedstuffs. It is […]
Lamproie à la Bordelaise
Lamprey eel stewed in a red wine sauce with leeks, garlic, and spices. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour […]
Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) In Product Development And Packaging
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a useful tool in new product development (NPD) for the food scientist. It is often encountered in food safety, product and […]
Arsh Kuthar Ras – Benefits
In Ayurvedic medicine, Arsh Kuthar Ras is used in the treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) and for indigestion. Its formulation, usually taken as a tablet, is […]
Cellulases in Composting And Fermentation
One of the difficulties in home composting has been the breakdown of woody or cellulosic materials without resorting to burning it. Industrially, there is considerable […]
Home Composting
The effective handling of food wastes at home can prove tricky especially if one is hoping to be responsible by returning nutrients to the soil and […]
Life Cycle Assessment For Managing Food Waste
Recent investigations into food waste management following my studies in environmental management have led me to look more closely at the life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. […]
Tribology: Unraveling the Science of Friction, Wear, and Lubrication
Tribology is a multidisciplinary field that delves into the study of friction, wear, and lubrication in interacting surfaces. Derived from the Greek words “tribos” (meaning […]
Orostachys japonicas (Herbal Treatment For Stomach Complaints)
The plant Orostachys japonicas A. Berger (family: Crassulaceae) or ‘wa-song’ is used mainly in Korean folk medicine as a health food, especially in treating gastric ulcers, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Evidence […]
Bacterial Conjugation: A Molecular Tango of Genetic Exchange
Bacterial conjugation is a fascinating and intricate process that allows bacteria to transfer genetic material between individual cells, facilitating the exchange of valuable traits such […]
Inflammation Can Be Reduced By Following A Low GI Diet
A recent study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has provided further evidence that overweight individuals who observe a diet of high-fibre foods and whole […]
Chloranthus multistachys
Chloranthus multistachys is a rich source of bioactive molecules. One of the first studies isolated terpenoids such as:- ent-17-hydroxyl-16β-methoxyl-kauran-3-one, ent-17-acetoxyl-16β-methoxyl-kauran-3-one , ent-17-hydroxyl-kaur-15-en-3-one, ent-3β-acetoxyl-kaur-15-en-16β, 17-diol, ent-kauran-3β, 16β, […]
Palais de Bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould
“Palais de bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould” refers to a dish made with beef palates in the style of Sainte-Menehould, a town in northeastern France. While […]
Stabilising Lemon Oils
Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]
Edible Jellyfish is one of Life’s Ocean Delicacies
Jellyfish, a creature known more for its graceful movements in the ocean than its place on the dinner table, has found its way into the […]
Velutin – Valuable Benefits
Velutin, a novel flavone was recently found in Acai fruit (Euterpe oleraceae) and appears to have some very useful anti-inflammatory properties. It was first named and […]
The Benefits Of Rosehip Fruits
The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a common hedgerow prickly, thorny bush found throughout northern Europe. It is noted however for its summer flowers and […]
An Apple A Day: Further Evidence That Antioxidants Can Reduce The Risk Of Stroke
A very recent study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has shown that women who eat an antioxidant-rich diet could statistically reduce their risk of […]
Semi-Sweet Biscuits
One of the staples of the grocery list is the biscuit and possibly rivalling cookies would be hard, semi-sweet or sweet biscuits. The emphasis however […]