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Isomaltulose

August 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Isomaltulose (IM) is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of alpha-1,6-linked glucose and fructose monomers. Isomaltulose is an alternative sweetener with a high potential for use […]

Loquats in full fruit.

Growing Loquats

August 13, 2018 smitsa 1

Loquats are an edible exotic in many countries. If you are fortunate to have a sunny south-facing wall, a sheltered courtyard or a greenhouse then […]

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What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

July 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain. This loss […]

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Coffee Decaffeination

July 4, 2018 smitsa 0

Coffee beans are full of caffeine but not everyone wants this particular bioactive in their brew. It is linked to a number of health issues […]

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Bitter Masking Techniques

June 29, 2018 smitsa 1

Bitterness is one of those taste sensations which can either make a food seem highly sophisticated or so repulsive in flavour it is uneatable. This […]