Why you should stop taking excess proteins in your diet!
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…
Food safety
The role of top management in the implementation of any quality or safety management system (QSMS)
Top management are the head of the organization. Their actions ripples across the entire organization. Thus, the success of any quality or safety management…
Food Toxicology App
What is Food Toxicology Food toxicology is the study of harmful substances or toxins present in food and their effects on human health. It…
The role of functional foods in chronic disease management
1.1 Introduction Functional foods are foods that contain physiologically-active components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition [1]. This comprises some bacterial strains…
Fermentation technologies used for the production of exopolysaccharides
Introduction There are two main types of biopolymers produced by microorganisms that survive extreme conditions. These are the extracellular polysaccharides or exopolysaccharides (EPSs), considered…
Protease inhibitors
1.1 Occurrence Protease inhibitors are present in a variety of living species, including plants, animals as well as microorganisms. However, they are in abundance in plant.…
Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen
Occurrence Normally, acrylamide is not present in raw food products; however, during thermal processing, it is produced and found in high amounts in carbohydrate-rich…
Listeria species
Listeria species are a group of bacteria that belong to the genus Listeria. There are several species within this genus. This article discusses these…
The safe food imperative
The safe food imperative compels us to prioritize food safety at every stage of the food system, from production to consumption, in order to…
Street vended foods are either golden, or an enemy of the people!
Street vended foods are foods that are either prepared on the street or elsewhere, but often sold on the streets and public places. They…