In this post, we will explore the various stages involved in oil processing. Oils are extracted from seeds, cereals and nuts. Usually they undergo refining to remove Extraction-this stage involves the crushing , heating and flaking Pressing-After extraction, the seeds…
How do you know that you are storing your food properly? This post will identify ways you can employ to ensure the proper storage of your food. When purchasing your food from the supermarket, check the expiry date. For canned…
A clean work centre is important to ensure safe food preparation and storage. Cleaning a kitchen ensures reduced incidences of food-borne illnesses and food spoilage, and less waste. Moreover, you will have more room to work with ,and easily access…
In this post, the focus will be directed to starch and its applications in your cooking. Starch, especially modified starch is commonly used in the food industry but you can use in your cooking too. Starch serves various nutritional and…
Kitchen safety is essential due to the risks likely to occur that can cause injury or fire hazards. It is therefore important for you to integrate various safety measures to reduce risk. Ensure that you unplug cooking appliances when not…
What Is Gelatinization? Starch is found in various food sources including cassava, sorghum, maize, potatoes, wheat, barley, arrow roots etc. It is utilized for multiple food and industrial applications. It undergoes further processing through several mechanical and chemical methods to…
This post will look at more kitchen equipment and how to care for them. Cooking pot and pans- Select those that are durable have a thick base, and with flat bottom. Once the pots and pans are purchased they should…
This post will look at the barriers to the utilization of post-natal care services (PNC).In our last post on the importance of Post-natal services, it was evident that PNCs serve an important role to both the mother and child.After the…
In this post, we will explain the importance of post-natal care for women and neonates. After delivery, women experience various physical and emotional changes in addition to having to care for the baby. At this time, they are healing and…
