Antibiotic residues refer to the presence of traces of antibiotics in food products, such as meats, dairy, eggs, and honey. These residues can come from the use of antibiotics in food animal production, where they are used to treat and…
Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain strains of the fungus Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. They can grow on a variety of crops, including maize, and can cause serious health problems in humans and animals if consumed in large…
There are many alternative protein sources that can be used as a replacement for traditional animal-based protein sources. Some examples include: Legumes: Legumes such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas are rich in protein and can be used to make a…
What are insects? All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. They usually have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one pair of antennae, and (usually) one or two pairs of wings. They are ubiquitous and therefore, they…
What is roasting Roasting is one of the oldest methods of cooking food. Many food are roasted including coffee and meat. Roasting is a heat treatment in which food is directly exposed to dry heat. Unlike other cooking methods such…
A gluten-free diet is a dietary approach that involves excluding gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives, from the food you consume. This diet has gained significant popularity in recent years, not only among individuals with…
FS Tutor app is a new app that provides you a chance to test your understanding of food science and technology. It is packed with quizzes for specific subjects or courses taught to food scientists at the university level. In…
1.1 Occurrence Normally, acrylamide is not present in raw food products; however, during thermal processing, it is produced and found in high amounts in carbohydrate-rich plant foods (potato chips, bakery items, coffee, roasted almonds, cereal products) than the protein-rich animal foods.…
Although food security has been a problem for many years in especially developing countries, it’s achievement requires the understanding and consideration of food safety at all levels. This is because, food that is unsafe is not suitable for human consumption.…
As the 2020 COVID‐19 pandemic unfolds, the tremendous emphasis has been focused on food supply chains becoming robust in a time of crisis. Food supply chains have had to adapt rapidly to demand shocks, including panic purchasing and shifts in food buying patterns,…