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Why is there a bitter aftertaste when you drink water after eating pineapple?
Pineapple is a fruit that belongs to the family Bromeliaceae. Pineapple is a rich source of vitamins such as vitamin C, B, E, and K.
Elikem Folivi Tayko
Oct 9, 20244 min read


ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF MADD FRUIT (Saba senegalensis)
A free radical is any molecule with an unpaired electron. Free radicals include Reactive Oxygen Species (e.g., the superoxide radical)
Oforiwaa vivian
Oct 7, 20245 min read


DO ALL COOKING OILS POSE RISKS OF HEART DISEASES AND HYPERTENSION?
In today’s health conscious world, there is a growing interest among consumers about the nutritional quality of the oils they take in
Hawa Issaka
Oct 4, 20248 min read


MSGs: POISON OR HELP?
MSGs have been used for over centuries in the food production due to its flavour enhancing role in foods.
Elikem Folivi Tayko
Oct 2, 20245 min read
Bringing Hidden GMOs Into Light: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Unmasks Genetic Modifications
We are now in a revolution, we are now in a period where the food production industry is witnessing significant changes due to the...
Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
Aug 22, 20245 min read


Preserving Perfection: The Science and Benefits of Pickling.
In an age of refrigeration and global food supply chains, the art of pickling might seem like an old-fashioned technique of the past that...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Aug 13, 20245 min read


Harnessing the Power of Waves: Microwave Heating
Welcome to a world where your favourite ready-to-eat meal is cooked in a fraction of the time it takes traditional methods, while...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Jul 29, 20246 min read


Freeze! The Art and Science of Freeze-Drying
Ever wondered how your instant coffee or tea lasts as long it does after you purchase it? Don't overthink it because your answer lies in...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Jul 3, 20245 min read


Cheating Calories: How Fat Replacers Are Reshaping Our Diets
Imagine savouring your favorite potato chips just to discover that this crispy goodness has a reduced caloric content. Sounds too good to...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Jul 1, 20245 min read


ZEARALENONE AS A “NEMESIS” FUNCTION OF FERTILITY
Many of us are familiar with the term "Nemesis" from the "Transformers" movie franchise, where Nemesis Prime is the antagonist to Optimus...
Eric Tetteh
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Eggs: The Best Emulsifier?
Introduction In the realm of culinary arts, emulsions play a crucial role in creating a wide array of delectable dishes, from velvety...
Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Salmonella: Not from Salmon
Introduction I don't know about you, but the first time I heard about this microorganism, my assumption was its' association with Salmon....

Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
May 28, 20243 min read


Sequesters: The secret to long-lasting freshness
Beyond the familiar names of salt and sugar listed on the labels of our food products, there is a whole other world of other ingredients...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
May 24, 20245 min read


Advances in Dried Food Products: A Ghanaian Perspective
Dried Foods - A Brief Intro Dried food products have long played a crucial role in ensuring food security and preserving essential...
Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
May 16, 20244 min read


The Rays of Preservation: Irradiation Uncovered
Imagine all kinds of evil bacteria and viruses having a field day on your food products and causing all sorts of destruction. Then out of...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Apr 30, 20244 min read


Mushrooms - Hope For The Future?
For centuries, mushrooms have occupied a vague yet interesting position in the public consciousness. While some varieties are prized for...
Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Packaged Microwave Popcorn: Friend or Foe?
In recent times, we notice that more and more people tend to go for packaged or pre-packaged food products due to how convenient they...
Patricia Bourba Korneh
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Insects as Food
Introduction According to projections made by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), by 2050 we will need to produce about 60% more...

Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
Apr 8, 20244 min read


The role of Artificial Intelligence in food microbiology
The world is moving at a very fast pace in terms of digitization and improvement in novel analytical techniques and as such there have...
Eric Tetteh
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Phthalates As A Food Processing Toxicant
There are claims that the continuous use of packaged plastics in foods increases the risk of cancers in humans. How true is that?...
Eric Tetteh
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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