for long periods of preservation. When salting cabbage in kimchi preparation the levels of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms are markedly reduced; however, LAB that can survive in salted conditions can multiply and become
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism. The technology ...
Emulsifiers are a distinct category of food additives that substantially impact the thickness, consistency, and sensation in the mouth of natural and processed foods. The food sector is one of the many industries that predominantly employ emulsions. Emulsifiers are compounds that can bind to the bo...
During a cholera outbreak in 1854, British scientist John Snow determined that the disease was caused by microorganisms in sewage that contaminated the water supply. Among other pioneering public health ideas, he came up with the suggestion to apply chlorine to the water to kill the microorganisms...
Foodstuff is not always available. In particular, foods with a short shelf life, such as rice, hunted meat, fruits, and vegetables, are rapidly spoiled by microorganisms. Thus, it was not easy to save even a little bit for the next time. Any region or nation in the world develops food...
Billions of microorganisms, such as the cavity-causing Streptococci, call your mouth habitat. Following the consumption of sweets, bacteria start to stick to your teeth, break down the sugar, and produce lactate. Lactic acid exposure gradually starts to destroy your dental plaque, leading to caviti...
2. Add ½ cup kombucha from a previous batch or ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (this acidifies the tea and prevents contamination from other microorganisms). Place the mushroom dark side down in the liquid. 3. If you are using a bowl cross several strips of masking tape over the top (...
2. What are GMOs and GM foods? Genetic modification is a biological technique that effects alterations in the genetic machinery of all kinds of living organisms. GMO is defined as follows by WHO (World Health Organization): “Organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the ge...
Since ancient times, drying fruits and vegetables has been used to lower the percentage of accessible moisture and prevent microorganisms from growing and spoiling them. Recently, various novel drying processes have transformed food preservation by enhancing dried food product quality, shelf life, and ...
live microorganisms that support "good" bacteria in the body — may be helpful for people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Probiotics are sold as dietary supplements in the U.S., so they aren't regulated in the same way that pharmaceutical drugs are, making them harder to study...