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  • Watch What You Eat: Practicing Food Safety at Home

    Watch What You Eat: Practicing Food Safety at Home0

    Have you detected a stale odour coming from the carton of milk you just bought? Is the texture runny? If so, the milk is likely contaminated. Food adulteration refers to the intentional or accidental addition of substances to food that alter its taste and nutritional value. This practice is often done to increase quantity or

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  • Shellac – The Hidden Ingredient in Your Food

    Shellac – The Hidden Ingredient in Your Food0

    It might surprise you to learn that the same substance used to protect furniture is also used as a shiny coating for foods. As hard as it is to believe, it’s true! This material is called shellac, a wax and a natural resin that acts as an adhesive and is responsible for the extended durability

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  • From Green to Ripe: Ethylene’s Role in Fruit Transformation

    From Green to Ripe: Ethylene’s Role in Fruit Transformation0

    Ethylene gas silently drives the ripening of fruits. Despite its intimidating name, there’s no need for alarm. It is a naturally occurring plant hormone, often called the “ripening hormone,” that plays a vital role in the maturation and ageing of fresh fruits. Ethylene is colourless and flammable, and it controls plant growth and development much

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  • Know All About Food Coating

    Know All About Food Coating0

    Food coating is applying a layer of substances to food to enhance its flavour, texture, and appearance. Coatings serve two main purposes: enhancing taste and providing a protective layer, contributing to a more enjoyable eating experience. Examples include batters on chicken, fish, potatoes, and snacks; icings and frostings on baked goods; chocolate coatings on nuts,

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  • Prevent Cross Contamination for Safe Kitchens

    Prevent Cross Contamination for Safe Kitchens0

    Did you know that your cutting board can contaminate your vegetables? This phenomenon is known as cross-contamination. A common misconception is that this term applies primarily to restaurants, which is incorrect. Cross-contamination can occur at any moment and location, making it one of the leading causes of food poisoning. This issue is severe. While preparing

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  • Everything You Need to know about Processed Foods

    Everything You Need to know about Processed Foods0

    Most of you would say a big “no” to processed food. However, remember that a major portion of our daily food is processed. We consider food to be processed if it has undergone any changes from its original form. All chopped, canned, pasteurized, frozen, packed, dried, and cleaned goods fall under this category. This also

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  • An Essential Guide to Food Recall

    An Essential Guide to Food Recall0

    As a consumer, a food recall can be alarming. If you have a recalled product, discard it immediately. For manufacturers, recalls can damage brand reputation, but they are important for managing risks and ensuring public safety following food safety incidents. What Is a Food Recall? A food recall occurs when a product is removed from

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  • Harmful Gluten: How Much of the Truth?

    Harmful Gluten: How Much of the Truth?0

    Gluten often gets a bad reputation. Ever wonder why some people ask for a gluten-free diet? They may have gluten intolerance, experiencing adverse reactions when consuming foods that contain gluten. This is because gluten contains certain amino acids that can lead to digestive issues for some. However, demonizing gluten entirely doesn’t hold up, as gluten

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  • Food Colouring: What Are They?

    Food Colouring: What Are They?0

    Food colouring or food dyes are primarily used to make the food look appealing. It is mostly used in candies, baked goods, and breakfast cereals. Food dyes are also being increasingly used in sodas, gelatin desserts, meat products, and pet food. Over the years, more and more synthetic dyes have become popular and are being

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