Fermented Fish Products
Fermented fish products usually come in two forms, pastes and sauces but you could add a third which is salted fish too. They’ve been consumed […]
What is Pozol?
Pozol is a maize based beverage that is popular throughout South-Eastern Mexico. It is drunk by young and old alike as a health food. Pozil […]
What Is Kombucha And Why Has It So Many Great Health Benefits?
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink with a slight fizziness due to carbonation. It is highly regarded by officionados to quite categorically have a flavour […]
Cacholeira
Cacholeira is a popular Portuguese fermented sausage from the Upper Alentejo region. The sausage is heavily fermented. It resembles a morcella but has a lighter […]
Brining Recipes
Brining is a method of preserving solid foods, especially meat and vegetables for serving later on. A 5 per cent brine solution in the starting […]
The White Blood Cells
White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, are a crucial component of the immune system, playing a pivotal role in defending the body against […]
Streptococcus mutans – Architect of Dental Decay
In the intricate ecosystem of the oral microbiome, Streptococcus mutans emerges as a central character, wielding both its microbial prowess and, unfortunately, its destructive potential. […]
The Streptococcus Genus: Pioneers in Microbial Diversity and Medical Significance
The Streptococcus genus stands as a testament to the remarkable diversity and complexity within the microbial world. Comprising a wide array of species, both commensal […]
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) Nanocoatings In Food Contact Materials
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanocoatings have garnered interest for their antimicrobial properties, UV protection, and potential for use in food applications. However, the approval of specific […]
The Many Uses for Bacterial Ghosts
Bacterial ghosts (BGs) are empty cell envelopes or membrane structures derived from bacterial cells after a controlled removal of their cellular content, including the cytoplasm […]
What is Women’s Health?
When we discuss women’s health we can think of various specific events that occur at different stages of life. There are 6 distinguishing aspects in […]
The Polysporus Genus
The Polysporus genus of fungi represents a diverse group with significant biotechnological potential. Fungi, in general, play crucial roles in various ecological processes and have […]
Making Yogurt At Home
Making yogurt at home is fun and enjoyable. Results at first can be variable but it’s worth persisting with as you can begin to experiment […]
Preparing Miso
Miso is a traditional Chinese fermented paste that hails from the 3rd Century B.C.E. It has been often used as a seasoning especially in sauces […]
Brining And Fermentation of Olives
Olives (Olea europaea L.) and olive oil are regarded as one of the healthiest foods in the world. They have been used for at least […]
Khalpi
Khalpi is a snack based on pickled cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) which comes from Nepal. It is a food that is processed with added salt, […]
Uncovering Batters and Breading
Battered and breaded foods are extremely popular throughout much of the world’s cuisine. They offer the consumer an extra sensory dimension to their food by […]