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Edible Gold Flakes Alternatives?

The price difference you’ve observed between Sprinks Edible Gold Leaf Flakes and other products claiming to be “24 karat edible gold flakes” could be attributed to several factors such as composition, manufacturing process and branding and marketing. Especially the branding…

Types of audits

Three types of audits can be done: First-Party Audit (Internal Audit): A first-party audit, also known as an internal audit, is conducted by an organization internally. It involves assessing its own quality management system against established criteria, such as ISO…

Aflatoxin contamination

While aflatoxin contamination is commonly associated with mold contamination, it is important to note that not all molds produce aflatoxins, and not all mold-contaminated products necessarily contain aflatoxins. Also, finding aflatoxin may not mean that you will find the molds…

What are phytochemicals?

Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. These compounds are not classified as essential nutrients but have been recognized for their potential health benefits. Phytochemicals contribute to the vibrant colors, flavors, and aromas of fruits,…

How much iron is in salmon roe?

Nutritional composition can vary between different sources of salmon roe, so the iron content may not be exactly be the same in all cases. In this research article (Bekhit et al., 2009), they found lower levels of Fe in mature…

Tapioca syrup 42 DE

The two tapioca products you mentioned, one with glucose NLT 42% and the other with glucose 16.1% and maltose 18.1%, will most likely yield different results if used in any candy production process. First, sweetness may not be the same.…

snacks preservatives

There are several preservatives that are considered to be generally safe and effective for use in food products. Here are a few examples: Citric acid: Citric acid is a natural preservative that is commonly found in fruits and vegetables. It…

Egg white nitrogen content

Though this comes late, congratulations on your progress towards healing from your kidney condition and becoming dialysis-free! To answer your question, yes, your calculation is correct. The conversion factor used to calculate the amount of nitrogen in a protein-containing food…