Bio Technology
Biotechnology can convert nonedible and perishable food item to palatable and longer shelf life food, which is safe and improved quality in terms of nutrition and physicochemical and sensory properties. One-third of the processed foods of the world are fermented foods either natural or intentional fermentation adding microbial strain. Improper fermentation can cause production of […]
Functional Foods
Functional foods and nutraceuticals provide an opportunity to improve the human health, reduce health care costs and support economic development in rural communities. The phrase “Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food,” coined by Hippocrates over 2500 years ago is receiving a lot of interest today as food scientists and consumers realize […]
Natural Preservatives
Certain types of food preservatives are needed to ensure the quality of the final product. Most chemical preservatives widely used are weak organic acids (ascorbic acid and benzoic acid) used in synergistic combinations. In this case, the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of essential oils are considered the most significant.