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…
What is roasting Roasting is one of the oldest methods of cooking food. Many food are roasted including coffee and meat. Roasting is a heat treatment in which food is directly exposed to dry heat. Unlike other cooking methods such…
Top management are the head of the organization. Their actions ripples across the entire organization. Thus, the success of any organization depends majorly on the actions and decisions of the top management. Similarly, their inaction also affects the organization. Thus,…
1.1 Introduction Functional foods are foods that contain physiologically-active components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition [1]. This comprises some bacterial strains and products of plants and animal origin containing proven and well documented physiologically active compounds beneficial…
What are Exopolysaccharides? There are two main types of biopolymers produced by microorganisms that survive extreme conditions. These are the extracellular polysaccharides (EPSs), considered as a protection against desiccation and predation, and the endocellular polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) that provide an internal…
Although food security has been a problem for many years in especially developing countries, it’s achievement requires the understanding and consideration of food safety at all levels. This is because, food that is unsafe is not suitable for human consumption.…
Street vended foods are foods that are either prepared on the street or elsewhere, but often sold on the streets and public places. They offer an opportunity to earn an income for many unemployed persons while providing affordable, and convenient…
What is the meaning of traceability in food? Traceability is usually the ability to identify the origin of a food, an entity or a food source along the food chain. This includes an entity’s history, activity, or position along the…
