Things you need to know about Moringa
Moringa oleifera, also called the drumstick tree, is a tree that grows in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. It is also...
Food-Biochemistry- Carbohydrates
Your body uses carbohydrates (carbs) to make glucose which is the fuel that gives you energy and helps keep everything going. Your body...
Food Biotechnology-Enzyme Amylase
Amylase /ˈæmɪleɪz/ is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars. Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some...
The Conditions Favorable To The Growth Of Bacteria In Food
Bacteria are everywhere. Some are beneficial, such as those used to make fermented dairy and meat products. Others cause spoilage. And, a...
Food Safety-Cross Contamination
Cross contamination occurs when one object becomes contaminated by either direct or indirect contact with another object which is already...
What is food packaging?
Packaging has been defined in many ways: Packaging is the art, science and technology of preparing products for market. It is also can...
Fruit and Vegetables storage
Improper storage of fresh fruits and vegetables may cause deterioration of both their flavour and nutrition profile. Proper storage of...
Vitamins "Part 2"
Function: Each of the vitamins listed below has an important job in the body. A vitamin deficiency occurs when you do not get enough of a...
Vitamins "Part 1"
A vitamin is an organic compound and a vital nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. By convention, the term vitamin...
Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Industry
Food producers and processors of all sizes want to produce the safest food possible for their customers and consumers. While not all food...
