Kabosu
Kabosu (Citrus sphaerocarpa Tanaka) is a citrus fruit widely grown in Japan. It is an ichang papeda – bitter orange hybrid. The name kabosu originates […]
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Spareribs
Grilled Lemongrass Spareribs is a mouthwatering dish from Vietnam that combines tender pork ribs with the fragrant and aromatic flavors of lemongrass, garlic, and spices. […]
The Occurrence of Fat Bloom
Sometimes, you open a box of chocolates only to be confronted by the sights of a white chalky streak or sheen on all your favourite […]
The Trouble with Huanglongbing (HLB)
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
How to Prepare Basil And Fennel Pizza
Pizzas are a joy for all. Easy to make and frankly eat. This is a topping of basil and fennel. Preparing pizza dough is easy […]
Methanogenesis and the Production of Biogas
Methanogenesis is the process used by microorganisms to produce methane (CH4). The reason it is so important and of interest to many is that methane […]
Kudzu Root
Kudzu root (Pueraria lobata) is a food and medicine widely used in East Asia especially China (Zeng et al., 2019). An interesting compound is isolated […]
Removal of Anthocyanins
The removal of anthocyanins is a useful process in the commercial preparation of decolourised juices for further development. Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments found in plants […]
Scale-Up Considerations in Biotechnological Processes
Scaling up biotechnology processes involves transitioning from laboratory-scale operations to larger production scales. This process is crucial for the commercialization of biotechnological products. Ultimately, the […]
Demineralized Whey
Demineralized whey is whey that has had a significant proportion of minerals removed. There are various degrees of demineralization but levels of 35%, 70% and […]
Angelica sinensis
Angelica sinensis, commonly known as Dong quai or Chinese angelica, is a herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a rich history […]
Alternaria alternata
Alternaria alternata is a filamentous fungus that plays a significant role in various ecological and pathological processes. It is a versatile species with a worldwide […]
Matrices Used In Chromatography And Immobilization
Chromatography and immobilization materials including monolith versions rely on a suitable matrix which is robust enough to withstand the rigours of regular use, buffers, extreme […]
What is the inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)?
Inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. It is […]
Affinity Chromatography
Affinity chromatography (AF) is a separation method that has greater selectivity than ion-exchange chromatography. It encompasses chromatography techniques such as immunoaffinity chromatography, heparin chromatography etc. […]
What is Zymomonas mobilis?
Zymomonas mobilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is known for its unique metabolic capabilities, particularly its ability […]
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate is an ingredient commonly used in hair care products for its emulsifying and conditioning properties. It is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) […]
Hydroxyapatite Chromatography
Hydroxyapatite chromatography is a chromatographic technique that is used as an alternative to gel-filtration, ion-exchange and affinity chromatography. It relies on a mineral matrix – […]
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) Analysis
Determining the presence or absence of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in a DNA sample using restriction endonucleases involves a technique called Restriction Fragment Length […]