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…
Ask the Food Scientists
A forum for the food scientists!
Ask the Food Scientists
A forum for the food scientists!
Gluten free diet: should you consider it?
A gluten-free diet is a dietary approach that involves excluding gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their…
Potential for development of novel food products from tree tomato (Tamarillo) fruit
Solanum betaceum, commonly referred to as tree tomato fruit is scantly grown in Kenya and is mostly used as fresh…
Biochemical tests – presumptive identification and confirmation of coliform bacteria!
Biochemical tests are commonly used in microbiology to presumptively identify and confirm the presence of specific groups of bacteria, including…
The Optimal Protein Intake for a Healthy Diet
Proteins are essential macronutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining various bodily functions, including tissue repair, enzyme production, and…
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…
FS Tutor, a new app for the food scientists
FS Tutor app is a new app that provides you a chance to test your understanding of food science and…
Use of Infrared Spectroscopy in Agriculture
Introduction Farmers require rapid, cost-effective, green and non-destructive methods for monitoring changes in the physical and chemical properties of crops…
The role of diet in the development and management of Kidney diseases
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What is Total Quality Management?
The Concept of Total Quality Management Total Quality Management (TQM) is based on a number of ideas. It means thinking…