The Casson Model
The Casson model is a fundamental concept in rheology, offering insight into the flow behavior of various materials, particularly those exhibiting non-Newtonian behavior. In this […]
Water Activity In Food
Water is a fundamental component in food, both in terms of maintaining food quality, its preservation and minimizing microbial spoilage. Water activity (aw) is a […]
Cocoa Butter Stearin
Cocoa butter stearin, a component derived from cocoa beans, plays a crucial role in various industries, particularly in the food and cosmetics sectors. With its […]
Three vegetables, Two Fruits For Five-A-Day
Nutritional advice has always been to make sure we got our ‘five-a-day’. The idea was that we needed a regular daily intake of both fruits […]
Fructose In The Diet Linked To Damage Of The Immune System
Fructose is a key energy molecule in human nutrition but too much appears highly problematic for the way our immune system works. A high sugar […]
Preparing Beef Nihari
Beef Nihari is a traditional Pakistani dish that originated in the Mughal era. It’s a rich and hearty stew made with slow-cooked beef, aromatic spices, […]
Oyster Omelettes Fend Off the Invaders
Oyster omelettes are the sort of street food that marks out anybody’s experience in Xiamen and Taiwan but it has a more serious provenance. Back […]
The Benefits Of Probiotics
Overview Probiotics are globally important. They are probably the archetypal functional food/ What’s more, they have a number of beneficial effects on human health. This […]
Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate is a popular and widely enjoyed variety of chocolate characterized by its creamy texture, smooth mouthfeel, and sweet, indulgent flavor. Unlike dark chocolate, […]
Peanut Butter Comes To The Fore
Peanuts are highly nutritious not least because they have an excellent nutritional profile. I’m sure we have all eaten peanut butter in our time and […]
Loomi: A Secret Ingredient In Middle Eastern Stews
Loomi is known as black lime or dried lime in cuisine. The prepared fruit is a regular addition to Middle Eastern cooking where it gives a […]
Wildlife Gardening: February Focus = Birds
If you are interested in wildlife gardening and promoting biodiversity, your focus in February should be birds. Birds are a very visible and much-loved component […]
Lady Gaga Oreos – What Ever Next?
So, you’ve seen the hype this January about the new Lady Gaga Oreos – they’re fun, endorsed by the great celebrity and seem to just […]
Sustainable Gardening – 5 Tips To Help You Grow Greener
Sustainable gardening is the new buzzword in the horticultural world, with high profile gardeners and TV programmes all championing its benefits. Gardeners manage a substantial […]
Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung
“Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung” is a traditional Thai dish that originates from Phatthalung province in southern Thailand. It features sago pearls (sakoo) cooked with minced […]
The Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is a sensitive analytical technique used for measuring mass changes at the nanogram level. It is based on the principle […]
Mass Spectrometry – Its Use in Biotechnology
Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to determine the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of ions in a sample. It is based on the […]
5 Top Tips To Make Your Pet More Eco-friendly.
Just like us humans pets can have a negative impact on the environment, so how can you make your pet more eco-friendly? Here in the […]
Process Validation in the Biotechnology Industry
Process validation is a critical aspect of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of biotechnological products in the biotechnology industry. It is a systematic and […]