What are polyphenols Phenolic compounds are a large group of naturally occurring compounds found in many plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. They are also found in beverages such as coffee, tea, and wine. Phenolic and polyphenolic compounds are phytochemicals and can be extracted and presented Read more…
Biofilms are thin layers of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and form a community. They are found in many different environments, including on food processing equipment, medical devices, and natural surfaces such as rocks and plants. Biofilms are composed of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, and the extracellular Read more…
What are fruit flies? Flying insects that are attracted to ripening rotting, or decayed fruits. They also enjoy fermented items such as beer, liquor, and wine. Fruit flies, also known as vinegar flies or Drosophila melanogaster, are small, common insects that are often found near overripe or rotting fruit and Read more…
What is Amabere amaruranu Amabere amaruranu is a fermented milk product which is prepared by spontaneous fermentation of milk in a special gourd. Spontaneous fermentation occurs naturally without any attempt to control the fermenting microbiota. The product is usually white in color with a grain-like appearance due to the coagulated curd. Read more…
What is gluten Gluten is a protein that is formed in many grains, especially in wheat, barley and rye. It’s therefore common in foods made from wheat such as bread, pasta, pizza, and cereal. This protein is not present in the flour or grains themselves, rather, it is formed from Read more…
Solanum betaceum, commonly refered 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 fruits are produced for household consumpsion and selling without any vaue addition. Tree tomato has Read more…