What are the advantages of a food safety management system (FSMS) ?
I was recently asked what the advantages of a food safety management system (FSMS) happened to be. All food businesses have a legal and moral […]
Centrifugation In Food And Biochemical Engineering
Introduction Centrifugation is one of the standard technologies in the food and biochemical engineering industry for separating particulates from fluids. Some classic examples include the […]
Indian Borage – Novel Antifungal Agent.
Indian borage (Plectranthus amboinicus) has antifungal activity according to some researchers which would be especially valuable in stored food products. The oil (IBO) was assessed against various […]
What is Mohan Thal (Thaal)?
Mohan Thal or Thaal is a traditional sweet, a fudge in reality, made with besan gram flour, and dried fruits. It has strong religious connections […]
The Dry Milling Of Corn
Corn or maize is used for the production of starch flour and starch. Thee are two processes commonly used on an industrial scale, wet-milling and […]
Colostrum In Mood Research
Colostrum is generally sourced from bovine. It is the pre-milk fluid produced from cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after birth. […]
Jhinga Til (Crispy Sesame Prawns)
INGREDIENTS • Prawns – 8 • Lemon juice – 4 tablespoons • Garlic paste – 1 teaspoon • Ginger paste – 1 teaspoon • Salt […]
Pina Colada Traybake
Serves 24 pieces: preparation time: 45 minutes Ingredients 75g desiccated coconut 170g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 2 tsp vanilla extract 180g light brown […]
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 […]