The nutraceutical industry is not far behind offering stiff competition to pharmaceutical counterparts. Research is booming and science-based studies have given successful impetus to the plant-based health supplement industry. Some of the more popular botanicals like as Echinacea, gingko biloba, ginseng, garlic, and St. John’s Wort are seeing sales that put them in the […]
Are you feeling tired or irritable? Is your head foggy or are you suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, depression or anemia? These are just a few of the signs that you may be suffering from metal poisoning–a toxic accumulation of metals in the soft tissues of the body.
Metal poisoning is much more common than most people […]
Celiac Disease is on The Rise and Most People Remain Undiagnosed
Gluten is a protein composite found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye and barley. Gluten consists of two proteins… gliadin and glutenin. It is the gliadin part that people react negatively to.When flour is mixed with water, gluten forms a sticky cross-linked […]
We are all familiar with the importance of HPLC as a critical analytical tool in the food industry. Â Among the various modules of an HPLC, the detector is the one that finally detects the analyte after its separation through the HPLC column. Â Some of the common detectors used with the HPLC include:
UV/UV-VIS detector
Diode array […]
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation 2016 related to regulation 2.3 with respect to “FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTSâ€
FSSAI has put up a draft amendment for public view for “Fruit and Vegetable Products”. Â The objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, 03rd […]
OPEN VESSEL DIGESTION SYSTEM
Samples and reagents are heated on hot plates, sand baths or in microwave units in open beakers or flasks, made of glass, quartz, fluoroplastics (PTFE, PFA) or glassy carbon. Acid fumes are evaporated or (partially) condensed in reflux coolers. Max. Reaction temperature is the boiling point of the acid mixture at […]
The Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts label is a guide to the nutrients in one serving of food. For example, if the label lists 15 percent for calcium, it means that one serving provides 15 percent of the calcium you need each day. The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet for healthy adults.
There […]
Pesticides are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying any pest.They are a class of biocide. The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products (also known as crop protection products), which in general protect plants from damaging influences such as weeds, fungi, or insects. This use of pesticides is so common that the termpesticide is often […]
Organic foods are foods produced by organic farming. While the standards differ worldwide, organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are not allowed, although certain approved pesticides may be used. In general, organic foods are also not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or synthetic food […]
What is it?
Spirulina is a natural “algae†(cyanbacteria) powder that is incredibly high in protein and a good source of antioxidants, B-vitamins and other nutrients. When harvested correctly from non-contaminated ponds and bodies of water, it is one of the most potent nutrient sources available. It is largely made up of protein and essential amino […]