by Dr Sanjoy Gupta | Mar 20, 2024 | Herbs & Spices Testing, Informational, Laboratory Testing
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 cloves, which are... by Dr Sanjoy Gupta | Mar 7, 2024 | Herbs & Spices Testing, Informational
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 coffee. Inulin... by Dr Sanjoy Gupta | Jan 30, 2024 | Herbs & Spices Testing, Informational
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 vine” or “heart seed... by Dr Sanjoy Gupta | Nov 30, 2023 | Herbs & Spices Testing, Informational, Laboratory Testing
“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... by Dr Sanjoy Gupta | Aug 12, 2023 | Laboratory Testing, Herbs & Spices Testing, Soil Testing
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 increase indirect... by admin | Jan 2, 2023 | Herbs & Spices Testing, Laboratory Testing
Why saffron is the most expensive spice? Saffron carries the world’s most expensive food additive seasoning, which is derived from the stigmas of a purple flower of Crocus sativus Linnaeus, a member of the botanical family Iridaceae. Others refer to saffron as...