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…
The role of top management in the implementation of any quality or safety management system
Top management are the head of the organization. Their actions ripples across the entire organization. Thus, the success of any…
The role of functional foods in chronic disease management
1.1 Introduction Functional foods are foods that contain physiologically-active components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition [1]. This…
Fermentation technologies used for the production of exopolysaccharides
1.1 Introduction There are two main types of biopolymers produced by microorganisms that survive extreme conditions. These are the extracellular…
The safe food imperative
Although food security has been a problem for many years in especially developing countries, it’s achievement requires the understanding and…
Street vended foods are either golden, or an enemy of the people!
Street vended foods are foods that are either prepared on the street or elsewhere, but often sold on the streets…
Traceability in the food industry
What is the meaning of traceability in food? Traceability is usually the ability to identify the origin of a food,…
An overview of food quality assurance (QA) systems
A number of quality assurance (QA) systems are available to the food industry such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP…
The role of consumers in assuring food safety
Consumers are entitled to expect the food products they buy and consume will be safe and of high quality. They…
The role of the Regulatory bodies in assuring food quality and safety
Regulatory agencies are mostly put up by the government to control or regulate the activities of all actors along the…