What are the effects of antibiotic residues in foods?
Antibiotic residues refer to the presence of traces of antibiotics in food products, such as meats, dairy, eggs, and honey.…
How formation of aflatoxins in maize can be prevented.
Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain strains of the fungus Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. They can grow on…
Alternative protein sources for human consumption
There are many alternative protein sources that can be used as a replacement for traditional animal-based protein sources. Some examples…
How can you assure food safety?
There are several ways of assuring food safety: Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are sets of…
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…
Effects of COVID-19 on the food industry
As the 2020 COVID‐19 pandemic unfolds, the tremendous emphasis has been focused on food supply chains becoming robust in a time…