Soya Crisps
Soya crisps are easy to make and are a very healthy replacement for potato crisps and fries. Try them when you feel the munchies and […]
What is Switchgrass?
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a plant that could be grown as a valuable bioresource especially for biofuel. It is native to North America. It […]
The Value of Citrus Pectin Nanoparticles
Citrus pectin nanoparticles are nano-sized particles derived from citrus pectin, a complex polysaccharide found in the cell walls of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, […]
Eudragit S 100
Eudragit S 100 is a type of acrylic-based polymer commonly used in pharmaceutical and drug delivery applications. It is an anionic copolymer based on methacrylic […]
How Nanoscale Iron Powder is Used in Food and Beverage Packaging
Nanoscale iron powder, also known as iron nanoparticles or nano-iron, is a form of iron powder composed of tiny particles with diameters on the nanoscale […]
Acai Berry For Use In Food Products And Supplements
The Acai berry (Euterpe oleraceae Martius.) is one of many new ‘superfruits’ finding favour with product developers looking to exploit its novel properties. It is […]
What Is The Circular Bio-Economy?
The circular bio-economy is a concept in the topic of sustainability. It involves the creation of a closed-loop system for the effective consumption and use […]
Tagliatelle: What About All Those Sauces To Try?
Ribbon pastas like tagliatelle, taglierini, pappardelle and fettucine are wonderful with cheesy, creamy and unctuous sauces. Here are a few recipes that burst out into […]
Macarons de Saint-Émilion
Macarons de Saint-Émilion – Almond cookies from the town of Saint-Émilion. Equipment Needed Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat Electric mixer (handheld […]
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach On Toast
Need a quick and easy recipe for lunch. Why not try our scrambled eggs with spinach on toast. It is up to you as to […]
Ranch Dressing: An American Iconic Accompaniment
What could be better as a dressing than the all-American iconic Ranch Dressing? If it isn’t good old mayo then this highly flavoursome tasty dressing […]
Controlling A Dairy Fermentation
The quality of yogurt depends on two key factors – texture and flavour. These are sensory parameters which relate to the acceptance of all fermented […]
New Dietary Fiber Labelling Laws In The USA To Improve Consumption
In 2018 we reported on the dietary fiber labelling laws that existed at that time. New dietary fiber labelling laws in the USA mean that […]
Fruit And Vegetables That Are Tops For Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the best vitamins around. For some it is the answer to staving off colds and flu but it really has […]
Lots of Surprising Health Benefits With Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are one of those seedy foods which we have a lot to be thankful for. Snacking on any seed is generally healthy but […]
The Basics of Fermentation Monitoring and Control
Fermentation should proceed without issue if it is controlled and managed properly. A fermentation relies on a microorganism, a bacteria, yeast or plant/animal cell being […]
Solid-State Fermentation (SSF)
Home composting which I ‘posted’ on briefly earlier, is a form of solid-state fermentation (SSF) whereby the substrate is moist enough to support the growth […]
Stem Cells in Developing Treatments for Human Diseases
When it comes to modeling and developing treatments for human diseases, various types of stem cells are utilized. Their use in biotechnology has been discussed […]
Growing Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is one of the original four traditional French ‘fines herbes’ which along with tarragon, parsley and chives are mixed and blended for […]
The Properties Of Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is a rich source of vitamins, such as thiamine (vitamin B1) and tocopherols, especially vitamin E. Wheat itself is a great source […]