Food authenticity: Everything you need to know
Highlights Food authenticity refers to the concept that a food product is genuine and true to its nature, and that it has not been…
Food safety
Functional foods and how they relate to nutraceuticals.
Nutraceuticals and functional foods are closely related, as both are food-based products that have health-promoting properties beyond their basic nutritional value. Nutraceuticals are food-derived…
Nutraceuticals and their relation to health
Nutraceuticals are food-derived products that have health-promoting and disease-preventing properties beyond their basic nutritional value. They are derived from natural food sources and can…
How can food processors ensure food authenticity?
Food processors can ensure food authenticity by implementing several measures, including: By implementing these measures, food processors can ensure that their products are authentic…
Challenges facing e-commerce business in the food industry
The E-commerce businesses in the food industry has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years. While there are numerous opportunities for success, there…
Effect of excess intake of food supplements
What are food supplements? Food supplements are products that are intended to supplement the diet and provide nutrients that may be missing or in…
What are biofilms?
Biofilms are thin layers of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and form a community. They are found in many different environments, including on…
How can you assure food safety?
Ensuring food safety is of paramount importance to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and maintain public health. It involves implementing measures throughout the food…
Toxic contaminants potentially present in fresh fruit juices
Toxic contaminants can pose a risk in fresh fruit juices if proper precautions are not taken during production, processing, or storage. Toxic contaminants in…
What you need to know about Clostridium botulinum toxin production
What is Clostridium botulinum Clostridium botulinum are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming, motile bacteria with the ability to produce a neurotoxin. These bacteria are common…