Roasting of meat: Is it good for your health?
What is roasting Roasting is one of the oldest methods of cooking food. Many food are roasted including coffee and…
Gluten free diet: should you consider it?
What is gluten Gluten is a protein that is formed in many grains, especially in wheat, barley and rye. It’s…
Research topics: Potential for development of novel food products from tree tomato (Tamarillo) fruit
Solanum betaceum, commonly refered to as tree tomato fruit is scantly grown in Kenya and is mostly used as fresh…
Food microbiology: Biochemical tests – presumptive identification and confirmation of coliform bacteria!
After growing bacteria on a selective media such as violet red bile agar (VRBA) for identification of coliforms it is…
What is the recommended amount of protein intake?
The recommended dietary allowance for proteins is based on body weight. For a healthy adult, the recommended dietary allowance is 0.8g/kg,…
Why you should stop taking excess proteins in your diet!
Protein are important macronutrients required for repair of worn out tissues, growth and development. However, that does not mean that…
FS Tutor, a new app for the food scientists
FS Tutor app is a new app that provides you a chance to test your understanding of food science and…
Use of Infrared Spectroscopy in Agriculture
Introduction Farmers require rapid, cost-effective, green and non-destructive methods for monitoring changes in the physical and chemical properties of crops…
The role of diet in the development and management of Kidney diseases
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What is Total Quality Management?
The Concept of Total Quality Management Total Quality Management (TQM) is based on a number of ideas. It means thinking…