Could A Western Diet Increase The Risk Of Sepsis ?
A Western diet which is high in fat and sugar may well increase the size of our waistline but a study, albeit in mice indicates […]
What Are The Effects Of An Excess Of Protein In The Diet ?
Eating too much protein is associated with some serious risks. I’m sure we are all familiar with various high-protein diets which have become extremely popular […]
Some Key Terms In Nutrition: EAR And LRNI
Sometimes in nutrition you come across terms that sound like gobbledygook. They are however absolutely vital in defining key amounts of nutrients in research papers […]
What Is So Important About Carotenes ?
Carotenes are the red to orange pigments found in fruits and plants Carotenes are pigments which you find in a lot of plants. The word […]
Licorice (Liquorice) – the Root Of Novel Flavours
Licorice (US spelling) or Liquorice (UK spelling) has been used in ancient medicines for millennia and it’s also an extremely important flavouring for confectionary, spirits […]
Human Heart-Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein (HFABP): Unraveling the Intricacies of Cardiovascular Metabolism
Human heart-type fatty acid binding protein (HFABP), also known as FABP3, stands at the crossroads of molecular physiology and cardiovascular medicine. As a member of […]
What Is Chlorphenesin ?
Chlorphenesin is commonly found in cosmetics, especially face creams and moisteurizers as a preservative. It is also a muscle relaxant taken in the form chlorphenesin […]
What Is Shea Butter?
Shea butter is derived from the nut of an African trea, Butyrospermum parkii (Vitellaria paradoxa) and is one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in skin […]
The Use Of Silicones In Skin Creams
Very often you will read an ingredient list on a skin cream or lotion and see it has some extremely complex and often scary language. […]
What Is Propolis And What Can It be Used For?
Propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by bees from parts of plants, their buds, and other exudates as they pollinate them (Ghisalberti 1979). This […]
The Use of QuEChERS
QuEChERS is a method now commonly used for pesticide residue analysis. It is an acronym for:- Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged Safe Traditional Multiresidue methods […]
Chinese Style Recipes Using Salmon
1. Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz or 170 g each) 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, julienned […]
The Safety Issues With Tyramine
Tyramine is the most commonly found in biogenic amine in food. It is produced by microorganisms in a range of foods by the decarboxylation of […]
Alternatives To Phosphates In Meat
Alternatives to phosphates are constantly being sought. Consumers are all too aware of clean-label food products and the demand is ever increasing. For many years, […]
Microbial Risk Assessment
Microbial risk assessment (MRA) is a scientific method of analysis of the safety risks posed by pathogens in a complex food system. It determines the […]
The Power Of Apple Seed Oil
Apple seed oil is a fixed oil extracted from apple seeds. It is used for the medical and cosmetic purposes. Apple seeds have high concentrations of protein and oil. […]
Food Sustainability: The Drive To A Plant-Based Diet
Food sustainability is probably the buzz term of the food industry and certainly gets fair exposure on news bulletins. We look at some of the […]
Norovirus
Norovirus is one of the most contagious bugs anyone can catch, sweeping through nations and leaving anyone who is affected decidedly unwell. It is the […]
Childhood Obesity Is The Time Bomb Of The 21st Century
When it comes to losing weight, most people find it extremely taxing to manage their diet and see real results in a significant amount of […]