Food authenticity refers to the concept that a food product is genuine and true to its nature, and that it has not been adulterated or tampered with in any way. This includes ensuring that the food product is accurately labeled and that it contains only the ingredients and additives that Read more…
E-commerce businesses in the food industry face a number of challenges, including: Food safety and regulations: The food industry is heavily regulated, and e-commerce food businesses must comply with all relevant laws and regulations. This includes adhering to food safety standards, labeling requirements, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits. Shelf Read more…
There are several factors that can contribute to the formation of biofilms: Surface chemistry: The chemical properties of a surface can affect how easily microorganisms can adhere to it and form a biofilm. Surfaces that are hydrophobic, or that have a high surface energy, are less likely to support biofilm Read more…
Here are a few novel food processing technologies that are revolutionizing food processing: High pressure processing (HPP) – uses high pressure to extend the shelf life of food and reduce the need for preservatives. Pulsed electric field (PEF) processing – uses electric fields to disrupt the cells of microorganisms and Read more…
Patulin The main sources of patulin are different Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Byssochlamys species, It has been reported to be carcinogenic, and mutagenic. Important microorganisms that produce patulin include Penicillium expansum, Byssochlamys fulva, and Byssochlamys nivea. Patulin has been discovered in a wide variety of foods, especially in fruits and drinks. Read more…
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 at the university level. In addition, exam type questions for each course have also been Read more…
The term nutraceutical is a hybrid or contraction of nutrition and pharmaceutical. Nutraceutical is a product produced from foods but sold in powders, pills, and other medicinal forms not generally associated with food and demonstrated to have physiological benefits or provide protection against chronic disease. Functional food can be a Read more…
Poultry slaughter Key steps in the slaughter process: Unloading: After their arrival at the processing plant, the birds are unloaded for processing. People can attach the animals onto the moving rails Stunning: The first step in humane slaughter is “stunning” to render the bird unconscious prior to killing. The use Read more…
Ask Food Scientists was born out of the quest to offer consumers unprecedented information about the food they consume on a daily basis. Owing to the many food products in the mark, some of which often are implicated in adverse health issues, the consumer must stay informed. This forum offers Read more…