Challenges facing e-commerce business in the food industry
The E-commerce businesses in the food industry has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years. While there are numerous opportunities for success, there…
Food safety
Nutraceuticals – Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a nutraceutical. It is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell of the body. It plays a crucial role…
How can you assure food safety?
Ensuring food safety is of paramount importance to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and maintain public health. It involves implementing measures throughout the food…
Some facts about edible insects as food
What are insects? All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. They usually have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one pair…
Toxic contaminants potentially present in fresh fruit juices
Toxic contaminants can pose a risk in fresh fruit juices if proper precautions are not taken during production, processing, or storage. Toxic contaminants in…
What you need to know about Clostridium botulinum toxin production
What is Clostridium botulinum Clostridium botulinum are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming, motile bacteria with the ability to produce a neurotoxin. These bacteria are common…
Roasting of meat: Is it good for your health?
What is roasting Roasting is one of the oldest methods of cooking food. Many food are roasted including coffee and meat. Roasting is a…
Gluten free diet: should you consider it?
Whether or not to consider a gluten-free diet depends on individual circumstances and health conditions. For individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, adopting…
Coliform bacteria: Biochemical tests – presumptive identification and confirmation
What are coliform bacteria Coliform bacteria are a group of bacteria that are commonly used as indicators of fecal contamination in water, food, and…
What is the recommended amount of protein intake?
What are proteins? Proteins are large, complex molecules composed of amino acids. They are essential macronutrients that play critical roles in the human body.…