Here are a few novel food processing technologies that are revolutionizing food processing: High pressure processing (HPP) – uses high pressure to extend the shelf life of food and reduce the need for preservatives. Pulsed electric field (PEF) processing – uses electric fields to disrupt the cells of microorganisms and Read more…
What are fruit flies? Flying insects that are attracted to ripening rotting, or decayed fruits. They also enjoy fermented items such as beer, liquor, and wine. Fruit flies, also known as vinegar flies or Drosophila melanogaster, are small, common insects that are often found near overripe or rotting fruit and Read more…
There are several ways of assuring food safety: Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are sets of guidelines for growing, harvesting, processing, and packaging food that help to reduce the risk of contamination. They are the minimum requirements for the production of safe food. They cover personal Read more…
What are insects? All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. They usually have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one pair of antennae, and (usually) one or two pairs of wings. They are ubiquitous and therefore, they live in nearly every habitat on earth. It is estimated Read more…
Maize is a staple food for many people not just in Kenya but also around the world. According to researchers, a Kenyan would consume around 0.4kg of maize per day. Thus, the presence of toxins even in very low quantities could cause intoxication or accumulate causing health issues later in Read more…
