How to Make Cream of Cauliflower soup with Parsley Croutons
Cream of cauliflower soup is great for spring and summer dinners when the cauliflower becomes available in the grocers. This rather humble vegetable is overlooked […]
The Starfruit
The starfruit has the scientific name Averrhoa carambola L. It is also called the carambola. Cultivation Flavour Compounds Starfruit contains at least 200 different volatiles […]
The Health Benefits of Oregano
Oregano is a flavorful herb that is not only renowned for its culinary uses but also cherished for its potential health benefits. This aromatic herb, […]
Black Sapote
Black sapote, scientifically known as Diospyros nigra, is a tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central America. It is also referred to as the “chocolate […]
Star Apple
Star apple, also known as Chrysophyllum cainito L. is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a commercially important crop […]
Classic apple tarte tatin
Make the most of autumn’s bounty with this classic dessert. Golden pastry and succulent fruit make this one of the season’s great puddings. Serves 4 […]
Rose Oil
Rose oil is a highly concentrated material often described as a ‘concrete‘ extracted from its petals and is valued for its aroma and therapeutic properties. […]
The Benefits of Coix Seed
Coix seed, (Coix lachryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen Stapf.) also known as Job’s tears or Chinese pearl barley, is a nutritious grain that has been valued for its […]
Coffee Pods Brew Up A Storm For The Consumer
One of the recent drivers for a surge in kitchen equipment has been the rise of the coffee pods or single-serve pods. Whilst we might […]
Size-Exclusion Chromatography
Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), also known as gel filtration chromatography, is a widely used analytical technique in the field of biochemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences. It […]
Why do fruit flies congregate around fruit?
In the genus Drosophila, which includes fruit flies, certain species produce and respond to a class of pheromones known as “fruity smell” aggregation pheromones. These […]
The Rata Fruit
A number of fruits from the Garcinia genus are in commercial cultivation and now widely available. However you might not be so familiar with the […]
Pectin methyl esterase (PME)
Pectin methyl esterase (PME) [3.1.1.11) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the metabolism of pectin, a complex carbohydrate that is an essential […]
Hairtail (Trichiurus haumela)
The hairtail, (Trichiurus haumela) also known as the cutlassfish, is a fascinating and unique species that has found its place in the food industry, contributing […]
Eccles Cakes
Eccles cakes are a classic English pastry that originated in the town of Eccles, near Manchester. They are made with a flaky, buttery pastry filled […]
How to make a Ciabiatta
Ciabatta is an Italian bread known for its chewy texture and irregular holes. It’s perfect for sandwiches, bruschetta, or dipping in olive oil. This recipe […]
Preparing Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding
Chocolate bread and butter pudding is a rich and decadent dessert that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening at home. This pudding […]
Why Rhodotorula toruloides is the Next Bio-oil Producing Microorganism
Rhodotorula toruloides is a yeast species that has gained increasing attention as a bio-oil producing microorganism in recent years. Bio-oil, also known as pyrolysis oil […]