The role of top management in the implementation of any quality or safety management system
Top management are the head of the organization. Their actions ripples across the entire organization. Thus, the success of any…
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Ask the Food Scientists
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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…
Fermentation technologies used for the production of exopolysaccharides
What are Exopolysaccharides? There are two main types of biopolymers produced by microorganisms that survive extreme conditions. These are the…
Protease inhibitors
1.1 Occurrence Protease inhibitors are present in a variety of living species, including plants, animals as well as microorganisms. However, they…
Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen
1.1 Occurrence Normally, acrylamide is not present in raw food products; however, during thermal processing, it is produced and found…
Listeria species
1.1 Occurrence Members of the genus Listeria are ubiquitous [44]. They can be found on decaying vegetation and in soils, animal feces,…
Listeria species
1.1 Occurrence Members of the genus Listeria are ubiquitous [44]. They can be found on decaying vegetation and in soils, animal feces, sewage,…
The safe food imperative
Although food security has been a problem for many years in especially developing countries, it’s achievement requires the understanding and…
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…