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The Food Scientist
Jun 2, 20241 min read
Authenticating and quantifying crude palm oil Quality
Analytical techniques such as GC-MS and HPLC are benchmarks for determining vegetable oil adulteration but novel methods of oil...
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Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
May 28, 20243 min read
Salmonella: Not from Salmon
Introduction I don't know about you, but the first time I heard about this microorganism, my assumption was its' association with Salmon....
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Patricia Bourba Korneh
May 24, 20245 min read
Sequesters: The secret to long-lasting freshness
Beyond the familiar names of salt and sugar listed on the labels of our food products, there is a whole other world of other ingredients...
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Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
May 16, 20244 min read
Advances in Dried Food Products: A Ghanaian Perspective
Dried Foods - A Brief Intro Dried food products have long played a crucial role in ensuring food security and preserving essential...
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Patricia Bourba Korneh
Apr 30, 20244 min read
The Rays of Preservation: Irradiation Uncovered
Imagine all kinds of evil bacteria and viruses having a field day on your food products and causing all sorts of destruction. Then out of...
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Nelson Quarshie Attipoe
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Mushrooms - Hope For The Future?
For centuries, mushrooms have occupied a vague yet interesting position in the public consciousness. While some varieties are prized for...
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Patricia Bourba Korneh
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Packaged Microwave Popcorn: Friend or Foe?
In recent times, we notice that more and more people tend to go for packaged or pre-packaged food products due to how convenient they...
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Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
Apr 8, 20244 min read
Insects as Food
Introduction According to projections made by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), by 2050 we will need to produce about 60% more...
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Eric Tetteh
Apr 1, 20244 min read
The role of Artificial Intelligence in food microbiology
The world is moving at a very fast pace in terms of digitization and improvement in novel analytical techniques and as such there have...
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Eric Tetteh
Mar 22, 20244 min read
Phthalates As A Food Processing Toxicant
There are claims that the continuous use of packaged plastics in foods increases the risk of cancers in humans. How true is that?...
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Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Zero Sugar or Diet (Soda Alternatives)
The distinction between Zero and diet sodas
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Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
Feb 16, 20244 min read
Antioxidants: Why you should grab an Orange
Fun fact: Oranges are technically berries, and the zest is not only flavorful but also rich in antioxidants from peels to fruit.
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Eric Tetteh
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Savory Simplicity: A Flavorful Journey with Our Irresistible Bean Stew Recipe
Today’s recipe is on one of Ghanaian favorite dishes: Red Red , also known as Bean Stew. Personally, i take so much delight in consuming...
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Eric Tetteh
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Harnessing the power of high hydrostatic pressure for food quality preservation
High hydrostatic pressure processing (100–1000 MPa) is a minimal thermal technology applied to food products, often at room temperature...
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Eric Tetteh
Feb 12, 20244 min read
EGG, THE MYSTICAL BINDING AND PRESERVATIVE AGENT
The tendency of products such as ice cream, chocolate, milk, cakes, etc. containing oil, water, or even gas in some cases as their...
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Eric Tetteh
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Relationship between Dietary patterns and Cancer
According to estimates from different authorities, food, nutrition, and physical activity factors account for around one-third of cancer...
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Lois Adofowaa Amponsah
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Food and Brain Health
It is undisputed that food we eat may have either positive or negative impact on our gut microbiome. But have we wondered what the...
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Eric Tetteh
Feb 1, 20245 min read
REFERIGERATION, AN ENEMY OR A FRIEND TO MEAT?
Quality is an important factor that gives credence as to how a product can satisfy a customer or consumer, per its implied or stated...
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Eric Tetteh
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Why refrigerate smoked meat?
Meat is highly susceptible to deterioration without any preservative or processing measure, and due to its chemical composition, meat is...
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Eric Tetteh
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Shelf life of Quince Juice
Fruits generally serve as rich sources of vitamins, mainly vitamins A and C, and excellent sources of fiber. They also contain some...
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