When starch and water are heated, a process known as starch gelatinization occurs, which causes the starch granules to expand.
Starch Gelatinization: What Is It?
What Is Flash Pasteurization?
Flash pasteurization is a mild heat treatment that extends the shelf life of perishables such as milk, fruit juices, and beer.
How Osmosis Preserves Foods (And How Microbial Cells React)
The main importance of osmosis is its capability to preserve foods and extend their shelf life. Osmosis usually occurs in the presence of salt or sugar solutions.
How Cultured Meat Is Produced
Cultured meat is seen as one way to answer the increasing demand for meat in the future. This blog post discusses how cultured meat is produced.
Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes?
Swiss cheese is famous because of its characteristic holes or “eyes”. This blog post discusses how the holes are made.
The Science Of Rising Bread (And Why Yours Is Not)
A long time ago, unleavened bread was more common. Unleavened bread is bread prepared without the using of any rising agents, such as yeast or soda. During the ancient times, bread making involved mixing crushed grains and water, and then
Inverted Sugar: What Is It In Food?
Invert sugar is valued because not only it adds sweetness in food, it also has several functional benefits.
How Long Does It Take To Preheat An Oven?
Preheating of oven is an essential step in baking. How long does it take to preheat an oven?
Meat Science: What Is Rigor Mortis?
Rigor Mortis is the stiffening of muscle and the loss of extensibility, marking the transition from muscle to meat.
What Is Disodium Inosinate (E631)?
Disodium inosinate (E631) is a flavor enhancer that imparts meaty or savory taste in foods, including condiments, seasonings, and snacks.