The CALORIE is a unit of ENERGY. In nutrition and food science, the term calorie and the symbol cal were used. It is generally used in publications and package labels to express the energy value of foods in per serving
Heavy Metals in Food
Heavy metals are widely present in the environment and can get into our food. While environmental contamination (e.g. from soil and water) likely is the main source, they could also enter food through processing. Among the most significant heavy metals
Minerals in Food
Minerals in food are the elements present in food that are required by our body to develop and function properly. The Categories of Minerals The different types of Minerals can be broadly classified into two types known as micro minerals
What is Nutrition Labelling?
Nutrition labels describe the nutrient content of a food and are intended to guide the consumer in food selection. Which means the nutrition facts label tells you what’s in the food you’re eating.It helps you determine if you have a
The Risks of Listeria. Monocytogenes Bacteria
Listeria. monocytogenes bacteria is a type of pathogenic bacteria that contaminates and can be found in meat that is not cooked properly, milk that is not pasteurized, dairy-based processed products, enoki mushrooms, seafood and etc. Dear FOOD MANUFACTURER, conduct a
What are the food safety risks associated with mooncakes?
Given the wide variety of ingredients used in traditional and snowskin mooncakes, hazards such as mycotoxins, non-permitted colouring agents, chemical preservatives and microbiological pathogens may be introduced if the mooncakes are not manufactured and/or stored properly. Mycotoxins Mycotoxins are heat