In this post we will focus on how parasites cause food infections, identify the common parasites and how they are transmitted. Parasites Parasites are another group of micro- organisms that cause food infections.They are organisms that are found in host…
In this blog post, we will review the impact of moulds on food safety.We will identify the common moulds that can be found in foods , which foods are affected by moulds and what you can do to prevent moulds…
In this post, our focus will be upon the common non-spore forming bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses. Non -spore forming bacteria, unlike the spore forming ones do not form spores.They are not as resistant though they also cause food infections…
In this post ,we will evaluate the common spore-forming bacteria and how they influence food spoilage. Notably , there are a variety of spore-forming pathogens that are not necessarily harmful to humans. In fact , certain spore-forming bacteria i.e those…
In this post , we will enlist the various types of bacteria that can be found in different foods. We will discover their significance to your health and later discuss them comprehensively in subsequent posts. Micro-organisms including bacteria, fungi, yeasts…
In this post, we will identify particular foods you should not defrost once thawed. Further, we will outline reasons why these foods should not be defrosted. Freezing is a food preservation method that allows food that would otherwise spoil at…
What is air-frying? Air frying is a cooking method that involves the frying of food using an appliance that allows the circulation of hot air around food. Unlike other frying methods, it utilizes less amount of oils. Which foods can…
Artificial sweeteners are constituents applied as substitutes for natural sugar (sucrose), and sweetening agents are any substances added to manufactured or processed food products for reasons of sweetening them. Both can be added to beverages and certain food products to…
Similar to vegetables , you are recommend to consume sufficient amounts of fruits –about 2-4 servings each day. This is approximately 2-3 fruits .The more the variety the better. Fruits contain various nutrients comprising minerals, vitamins e.g. Vitamin A ,…
Can you have too much of vegetables? (What is even too much?) Generally, we are recommended to consume generous portions of vegetables. However, can we exceed this generous intake? And if we do exceed these generous recommendations, are there any…
