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Endospore Contamination in Food : Implementing 4 Effective Mitigation Techniques
A smart capsule of bacteria has been waiting for lovely environmental circumstances since...Endospores are among the most challenging foodborne disease-causing microorganisms to eliminate, as conventional methods like disinfection, sanitization,...
The Rise of Beauty in Ayurveda Nurture
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and spirit to achieve optimal health and beauty. Ayurveda is based on the idea of the interconnectedness of all things, as well as nature’s ability to heal and renew. In recent years, Ayurvedic concepts have permeated several facets of wellness, including skincare, haircare, and overall lifestyle practices, gaining popularity for their effectiveness and gentle, holistic approach.
Why people should take seriousness on trans fatty acid
People are concerned about nutritious foods as a typical first line of healthiness, but knowing what to accept or reject in their diet is important, so we're trying to better understand some crucial facts concerning fatty acid profiling, which is...
Beware antinutrients may censor nutrients in your delicious food
Insights of Antinutrients Antinutrients are natural compounds found in a variety of foods, primarily grains, beans, legumes, and nuts. They can potentially reduce vitamin and mineral absorption, as well as other nutrients and micronutrient levels....
Celebrate Holi with Safe, Organic, Natural, and Eco-Friendly Colors: A Sustainable Approach
Holi, also known as the "Festival of Colours," is a lively Hindu celebration that symbolises the arrival of spring. It is celebrated with tremendous passion throughout India and the world. Celebrating Holi with organic and natural colors is an...
Garlic and Its Incredible Active Bioactive Compound “Allicin”
Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic and a perennial bulbous plant belonging to the Liliaceae family, is called Rasona in Sanskrit and Lahasun in Hindi. Garlic is a multiple or compound bulb consisting of 10-20 bulblets or segments called...
Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is used as an adulterant or substitute for coffee or tea
Chicory is a plant from the Asteraceae family that produces brilliant blue flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, but has spread to other regions of the world. Chicory is the primary source of inulin in the food sector, alongside salad, tea, and...
The balloon vine is a strongly cyanogenic plant with enthralling medicinal properties
Cardiospermum halicacabum L. belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is a dioecious climber with dissected leaves and small white flowers with balloon-like or heart-shaped fruits. Because of its fruit shape, it has gained the common name “balloon...
Shelf-Life Testing
A product's shelf life is the cumulative of time, it can be maintained under particular storage circumstances while retaining its optimum safety and quality. Shelf life is determined by several factors, including its manufacturing method, type of...
Allergen Testing
Allergen testing is a method of identifying and quantifying the presence of allergens in diverse substances such as food, the environment, and products. Allergens are substances that might cause allergic reactions in those who are hypersensitive or...
“Trusted Labels, Trusted Products: The Fight Against Food Fraud”
Food is a fundamental requirement, and it is the major source of energy, growth, and nutrition. Food fraud can occur at any stage of the food chain, and it is a serious risk to public health. It has become a very profitable illicit industry to sell...
Choosing the Right Tools: A Comparative Analysis of Water Testing Methods
Choosing the precise water testing tools is critical for assuring the safety and purity of drinking water, as well as for a variety of environmental and industrial applications. There are various methods for testing water, and the method you choose...
The X-Ray of Honey and Adulteration
"We Can Say; The Nobel Waggle Dance May Be Awarded As the World's Sweetest Dance" Honey is a natural, sweet, viscous liquid made by honeybees from floral nectar, Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are the famous for social art of dancing known as waggle...
Once upon a time vitamin C biosynthesis was in primates
The biosynthesis of vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, formerly allowed primate and human bodies to exist. This biosynthetic process was functional in early primates and many other mammals, enabling them to produce vitamin C on their own....
How Culture and Climate Influence Food Habits Evolution
Food habits and their evolution are heavily influenced by culture, food, and climate. They are related to one another. As a result, geospatial climate, or local weather, is one of the key determinants of what people eat, culinary practices and food...
Ricin is a potent toxin for health
Ricin is a very poisonous protein found in the castor bean plant's seeds (Ricinus communis). It is one of the most dangerous naturally occurring poisons known to humans. Ricin is a glycoprotein, which means it has carbohydrate (sugar) molecules...
Classical Food Safety Testing Methods: Ensuring Safe and Healthy Food
Food testing is an important aspect of ensuring that the food we eat is safe to eat and free of hazardous contaminants, which might be biological, chemical, or physical. To test the safety of food and its products, various approaches are used....
How common conditions can be improved without antibiotics?
A quick look at things that influence infection susceptibility and improve well-being Antibiotics alone are not a good solution for common health disorders; they should be used in a very specific way, not in a general way. It may cause multidrug...
The Benefits of phytoestrogens in everyday life
Phytoestrogen as a nutritional component that is a bioactive substance, is often eaten in vegetables, fruits, and lentils. Phytoestrogens can naturally act as estrogens. Phytoestrogens can lower total cholesterol while also improving heart function...
A great scope for Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata)
Compared to other tree species, the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) has a distinctive morpho-structure that makes identification easier. It is unexplored domestically and is also referred to locally as the "African baobab," "Dead rat tree," or...
Detecting pesticide residues in water sources importance and testing procedures
What are the pesticides, and how do regulations tackle them? Pesticides are chemicals that are used to manage or eliminate pests such as insects, weeds, fungi, and rodents. They are frequently used in agriculture to protect crops from harm and to...
Antioxidants and their laboratory testing
Antioxidants are substances that aid in the protection of the body from damaging molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals can be produced naturally in the body or obtained from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, and some...
“The Importance of Microbiology Testing in Industrial Manufacturing”
What is microbiology testing? Microbiology testing involves the identification or enumeration of microbial load in food and its allied industries or medical devices. This testing is foremost essential for various industries, including healthcare,...
Ethylene oxide is a potential silent killer
Ethylene oxide is a potential silent killer present in your food and agriculture products and medical devices; therefore, it needs to be scaled down in your consumable items as per regulatory bodies. However, ethylene oxide is a manmade organic...
Limonia Acidissima (Kath Bel): The Exquisite Wood Apple with Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits
India is blessed with a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, and natural products, among which one particularly tantalizing fruit stands out. If you're looking to beat the heat and feel refreshed this scorching summer, indulge in a homemade icy...