The Properties of Rice Starch
Rice starch is not as common as potato, maize (corn) or tapioca starch but it does have important functional food properties. It is used as […]
The Manufacture Of Starch From Potato, Wheat And Tapioca
The manufacture of starch is a very traditional process and can only be sourced from plants. It is a key component of the food supply […]
Bramley Apple Turnovers
There are thousands of varieties of apple, but just one that is generally considered to be the cook’s favourite in the UK – the Bramley […]
How to Prepare a Minced Beef and Onion Pie
This classic minced beef and onion pie with a puff pastry casing is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a cozy dinner. The savory […]
The Biosynthesis Of Starch
Plants are unique in many respects but one feature of their biochemistry and metabolism in particular is the synthesis of starch. It comes really from […]
Liquid Egg Products
Liquid egg products have been a staple ingredient since they were first produced in the early 1900s. The country that has exploited their properties the […]
What is a Batch Culture?
A batch culture is a culturing system for growing microbes and producing microbial products by fermentation. It is a closed system meaning that the fermentation […]
The Contribution of Pyrazines to Flavour
Pyrazines are a class of chemical compounds that contribute to the flavor and aroma of various foods and beverages. They are responsible for providing distinct, […]
Gas Chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC) is a powerful analytical technique used in chemistry to separate and analyze the components of a mixture based on their volatility and […]
Reducing Agents In Baking
Baking is now one of the most popular pastimes and attracts great attention – it is justifiably a culinary skill. Baked goods such as bread, […]
Cream of Courgette Soup
Ingredients 2 medium courgettes (zucchini), chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 […]
Aprotic Solvents – What Are They Good For?
An aprotic solvent is a class of solvents characterized by the absence of hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen, which […]
Issues In Fermentation. What Are They? Can They Be Fixed?
During a fermentation process, several problems and issues can arise. The most common is the failure to produce any product whatsoever. If it is a […]
Bombay Aloo (Bombay Potatoes)
Bombay Aloo is a popular dish in Indian restaurants. Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g potatoes – Aloo 2 tbs vegetable oil ½ large onion – diced […]
Sex-Linked Inheritance in Drosophila
Sex-linked inheritance refers to the inheritance patterns of genes located on the sex chromosomes, specifically the X and Y chromosomes. In Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known […]
What is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance, also known as hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize fructose properly. It is caused by […]
The Process of Genetic Reassortment or Genetic Recombination
Genetic reassortment, also known as genetic recombination, is the process by which genetic material from different sources, such as different individuals or strains, is combined […]
Autosomal Dominance
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance in genetics where a trait or disorder is determined by a dominant allele located on one of the […]
The Wzx/Wzy pathway
The Wzx/Wzy pathway, also known as the ABC transporter-dependent pathway or the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter pathway, is a mechanism involved in the biosynthesis and […]
Arabinose Catabolism and its Genetic Regulation in Prokaryotes
Arabinose catabolism is the process by which prokaryotes metabolize the sugar arabinose as a carbon source. Arabinose is a pentose sugar present in plant polysaccharides, […]