by admin | Jan 9, 2023 | Informational, Laboratory Testing
Olive is one of the oldest cultivated plants and is native to Italy and the eastern Mediterranean Basin. It is an evergreen with an average height of 6 to 9 meters and can survive in dry climates with high temperatures, temperate, cool dry climates during the winter,... 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... by admin | Dec 13, 2022 | Laboratory Testing
What is mineral oil? Mineral oil is obtained from the distillation of crude petroleum oil, which is a transparent, odorless, oily liquid at room temperature. It has a mixture of higher alkanes with a saturated and aromatic hydrocarbon carbon number that varies from... by admin | Nov 5, 2022 | Laboratory Testing
Be it cooking or its use in Ayurvedic medicine, desi ghee has been used in India for centuries. It not only adds to the taste but is used as a cure for numerous ailments in India. Almost everyone uses ghee. However, there are very few people who are aware of its... by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | Laboratory Testing
The constant improvement in our lifestyle is pushing the demand for various off-season fruits and fresh vegetables. But processing these products is adversely affecting the yield and quality. Insecticides and pesticides are generally used in the agricultural... by admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Laboratory Testing
Why is water most preferred as an adulterant in many food products? “No doubt, everything has merit or demerit. It depends on the purpose of usage, as drinking water is not an exceptional case. Water for life and life for water resemble each other, but they...