Preparing Canh Chua Cá (Sweet And Sour Soup)
Vietnamese soups make great use of sweet and sour flavours and this particular broth known as canh chua ca makes full use of such stark […]
What is a Non-Replicative Plasmid?
A non-replicative plasmid, also known as a non-replicating plasmid or a non-replicating vector, is a type of plasmid that lacks the ability to replicate autonomously […]
How to Prepare a Steak And Kidney Pie
The classic steak and kidney pie is something to behold. Worth the effort when made. This one uses puff pastry but others use a short […]
Linguine with Mushrooms and Green Garlic
Green garlic is picked in late spring before the bulbs start to harden in readiness for storage. The garlic at this time of year is […]
How to prepare Sautéed Greens
Sautéed greens can be anything you like as long as you use great leafy greens. I’m thinking of chard, spinach, kale and cabbage along with […]
You Had Prebiotics And Probiotics Now Get Ready For Postbiotics
Postbiotics have been shown in the last 25 years to be as important as prebiotics and probiotics but they have not received the same level […]
The Biotechnological Value of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of adult stem cell that can be found in various tissues throughout the body, including bone marrow, adipose […]
Monitoring and Controlling Glycosylation in Mammalian Cell Bioprocesses
Monitoring and controlling glycosylation in mammalian cell bioprocesses is crucial for the production of biopharmaceuticals with desired glycan profiles and consistent product quality. Glycosylation refers […]
How to Make a Steak and Onion Lattice Pie
Serves: 4, preparation time: 50 to 55 minutes with chilling; Cooking time: 2½ – 3 hours. Will freeze up to a month. Ingredients: 1 pack […]
How to Prepare Mexican Pulled Pork
A super way to serve pork is to slowly cooking until the meat is literally pulled off with a fork. So here we have Mexican […]
Dietary Fibre Definitions In The EU
Dietary fibre is an important nutritional consideration. The dietary fibre definitions in the EU have been revised both in terms of definition and measurement over […]
Sukuma Wiki as the Everyday Vegetable Dish of East Africa
Sukuma Wiki, which translates to “stretch the week” or “push the week” in Swahili, is a popular and nutritious vegetable dish that originated in East […]
What are Non-Starch Polysaccharides?
Non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) are a major part of dietary fibre and can be measured more accurately than total dietary fibre. Also known as non α-glucans, […]
Protein Fortification and Claims: Understanding Labeling Requirements to Mitigate Litigation Risks
The sustainability of the food chain is coming under increasing focus. Consumers are seeking out new alternative sources to traditional foods. Retailers and grocers are […]
What is Water Soluble Soybean Polysaccharide (SSPS)?
Water soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) is a useful dietary fiber extracted from the cell walls of soybean cotyledons (Cui, 2001). A commercially useful source is […]
Measurement of Beta-Glucan (AOAC Method 995.16)
Beta-glucans are measured in barley, oats and various food products using an enzymic method now known as AOAC Method 995.16 (McCleary & Mugford, 1997). The […]
Asdamarin
Asdamarin is a trademarked innovative botanical blend produced by Vidya Herbs. It combines asafoetida extract obtained by supercritical extraction with an ethanolic extract from milk […]
Inspirational Food and Drink Events at the NEC 2022
After nearly two years of lock down because of the COVID-19 it feels great to be allowed out again. This year the hot spot will […]
Chilling Injury in Fruits and Vegetables
One of the leading issues in the supply chain for tropical fruits and vegetables is chilling injury. It occurs to produce when they are deliberately […]
Inverse PCR (iPCR)
Inverse PCR (iPCR) is a variation of the traditional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that allows for the amplification of DNA fragments for which the sequence […]