Solanum betaceum, commonly referred to as tree tomato fruit is scantly grown in Kenya and is mostly used as fresh fruit or blended to make juice. Despite its huge potential for processing, most of these…
After growing bacteria on a selective media such as violet red bile agar (VRBA) for identification of coliforms it is of essence to carry out some further tests to confirm if the bacteria growing on…
Macronutrients include minerals and vitamins. They are needed by the human bod in small quantities. Most of the foods that we consume have varied levels of some of these micronutrients. Thus, every time you eat,…
Protein are important macronutrients required for repair of worn out tissues, growth and development. However, that does not mean that we should consume them in excess. This is because the body does not store excess…
The recommended dietary allowance for proteins is based on body weight. For a healthy adult, the recommended dietary allowance is 0.8g/kg, which is approximately 10% of the recommended total calories. Thus, for a person who…
Diet planners have developed several ways to select foods. Whatever plan or combination of plans they use; they keep in mind the following six basic diet planning principles. Nutrient density – Part of the secret…
FS Tutor app is a new app that provides you a chance to test your understanding of food science and technology. It is packed with quizzes for specific subjects or courses taught to food scientists…
Introduction Farmers require rapid, cost-effective, green and non-destructive methods for monitoring changes in the physical and chemical properties of crops throughout the lifecycle of the plant with the goal to establish the optimum harvest time,…
From current data on fatalities around the world, older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Most people infected…
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