Milk and dairy products are an excellent source of good quality protein with all essential amino acids, high digestibility thus having the highest PDCAAS value of 100. Protein is a critical component of growth and development particularly in children and adolescents and sustains good health in adults including the elderly. Infants until six months of age are to be exclusively fed on human milk and
Cooking without spices is almost unimaginable. The use of spices starts right from the kitchen, and moves on to medicinal uses as well. Not only do spices help add taste, flavor and color, consumption of spices has a plethora of health benefits.
Read MoreNon communicable diseases (NCD) particularly cardiovascular diseases that lead to heart attacks and cardiac failures are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. There has been an exponential increase in the incidence in India primarily due to changing lifestyles and unhealthy food habits. There is lot of emphasis on blood lipids and cholesterol levels, and these are frequently associated with
Read MoreFood manufacturers use reverse engineering for a variety of reasons. Some companies aim to recreate popular products at a lower production cost, while others seek to improve nutritional value, enhance flavor, extend shelf life, or replace ingredients that have become expensive, unavailable, or less sustainable. Reverse engineering is also a valuable benchmarking tool, allowing businesses to compar
Read MorePackaging is evolving from a passive container to an active player in food preservation. Smart packaging now includes oxygen scavengers to slow spoilage, antimicrobial films that fight bacteria, and sensors that track time-temperature exposure during transport. Some systems even include freshness indicators that change color as food quality declines, providing a more accurate picture than standard
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