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…
There are several ways of assuring food safety: Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are sets of guidelines for growing, harvesting, processing, and packaging food that help to reduce the risk of contamination. They are the minimum…
Consumers are entitled to expect the food products they buy and consume will be safe and of high quality. They have the right to express their opinions on the food control procedures, standards and activities used by governments and industry…
Regulatory agencies are mostly put up by the government to control or regulate the activities of all actors along the food chains. The aim is to offer consumers a broad protection against food safety hazards as well as fraud in…
At the marketing level, retailers are responsible for the quality and safety of the food. Their premises must adhere to guidelines to ensure that the food sold is suitable. They are held liable if their activities have potential to impair…
Once food products are ready for sale, the distribution chain is initiated to ensure that the food products produced reach the consumers in a condition that is suitable for human consumption. Distribution is not for the finished products but also…
The manufacturing sector obtains inputs from the producers and transforms them into finished products through a number of ways. The processing techniques used by various manufacturers are different and therefore yields different results regarding the quality and safety of the…
Increasing human population With increasing human population, food security is of great importance. Striving to provide enough food is essential in such a case, which leads to safety concerns. As such, attention to food safety needs to be beefed up…
Quality is diverse and there are many aspects that relate to a product or service quality. Thus, quality is not defined by just one aspect but a combination of many aspects. The trade-offs between these aspects may be the difference…