Sugar is used in various ways when in cooking including: Baking: Sugars contribute a major role in the texture and volume of food products. Through their ability for moisture retention, they allow the formation of soft crumbs and light-structured baked…
This post will inform on the various types of syrups. In most food products, and beverages, sugar is added as a key ingredient; among them syrups and sweeteners that offer wide-ranging applications in the food industry. Syrups are liquid solutions…
In this post, we will explain the Maillard reaction, and its significance. It is the reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that causes changes to a food’s properties. It is a non-enzymatic reaction as no enzymes are involved. The…
Sugars undergo various reactions : mostly inversion and caramelization. This post will discuss these two reaction processes and their importance in the food industry. Inversion is the hydrolysis of sucrose in an equivalent mixture of fructose and glucose. It takes…
In this post we will define what the hydrogenation in food processing is as well as what it entails. Hydrogenation is among the most significant processes in the vegetable oil industry, chiefly in the synthesis of edible fat products. It…
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 dirt and unwanted particles. They include: Extraction-This stage involves crushing , heating and…
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…
