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New Publication https://lnkd.in/ekHbCi3q Garlic for drying is of high quality in terms of total solids, colours, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity. Dried garlic is used for meat products, soups, sauces and many food supplements. Garlic can be dried using air-drying, vacuum-drying, infrared hot-air drying and freeze-drying. Such drying techniques enable the production of dried products that meet quality and microbiological standards. However, research on the loss of potential health benefits associated with the retention of bioactive compounds, including allicin and phenolic compounds, or resulting from poor storage conditions is still limited. Therefore, the introduction of proper hot-air drying and storage conditions for developing countries can easily eliminate garlic post-harvest losses, quality changes and potential health benefit decreases. Hot-air drying is a method with much potential in tropical and subtropical countries.

Here's the *not so great* truth about citric acid... Manufactured citric acid is one of the most common preservatives + additives used in soft drinks, medication, cleaning supplies, health products, processed foods, etc. And while many people assume it comes from citrus fruits, commercial production relies on the fermentation of the fungus, Aspergillus niger (a species of mold). Aspergillus niger is a known allergen and linked to... ❌ Chronic inflammation ❌ Lung + sinus infections ❌ Headaches ❌ Allergic reactions ❌ Other health complications That's why we encourage you to read your ingredient labels! Unfortunately, many seemingly harmless additives can increase our toxic burden and promote inflammation. #citricacid #softdrinks #allergicreaction #processedfoods #processedfood #cleaningsupplies #healthproducts #chronicinflammation #fortworth #fortworthtexas #fortworthtx #fortworthlocals #integrativemedicine #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #healthyliving #healthcoach #healthyhabits #healthydiet #wellnesstips #wellnesscoach #wellnessjourney

💡 Have you ever considered that for your novel food ingredient, the much faster access to the EU market is to sell it first as feed material or cosmetic ingredient? The same novel food ingredient used in foods could equally be used as an ingredient in feeds and cosmetic products. Ingredients like proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and antioxidants are important components in terrestrial and aquatic livestock feeds, pet foods, and human cosmetic products. On her recent blog post, Dr Eskola Mari from Medfiles will reflect on this question – a question which is not often considered by novel food developers. Click to read ➡ https://lnkd.in/eF9cPT-n #novelfood #foodingredient #feedmaterial #animalfeed #cosmeticingredient #cosmetics

𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆? Food additives and food preservatives 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞. Here's a breakdown of their differences: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 are substances added to food to achieve various purposes, including: 1️⃣ 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫: Additives like MSG (monosodium glutamate) or artificial sweeteners. 2️⃣ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Colorants and glazing agents. 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Emulsifiers, stabilizers, and thickeners. 4️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: Vitamins and minerals added for fortification. 5️⃣ 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: Preservatives. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 is a specific type of food additive used primarily to prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life. They work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, or by slowing the oxidation of fats. 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 1️⃣ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast (e.g., sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate). 2️⃣ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: Prevent oxidation, which can cause rancidity and spoilage (e.g., BHA, BHT, tocopherols). Though there are many more, this will clarify that while all food preservatives are food additives, not all are preservatives. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞. #foodsafety #foodquality

Class II Preservatives = Chemical Preservatives👍🏻 What? 🤔 Chemical preservatives: Synthetic additives preventing food spoilage & extending shelf life. Types:) 1. Antioxidants 🍊 (BHA, BHT, TBHQ) 2. Antimicrobials (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate) 3. Anti-browning agents 🥭 (Sulfites) Commonly found in: 1. Processed meats 🍖 2. Canned goods 🍲 3. Baked products 🍞 4. Soft drinks 🥤 Benefits: 1. Extends shelf life ⏰ 2. Prevents spoilage 🚫 3. Maintains texture & flavor 👌 Concerns: 1. Health risks 🚨 (cancer, allergies) 2. Environmental impact 🌎 Alternatives:) :) Natural preservatives (Vitamin E, Rosemary extract) :) Fermentation 🍲 #ChemicalPreservatives #FoodAdditives #ClassIIPreservatives #SyntheticPreservatives #FoodSafety #FoodRegulation #ProcessedFoods #CannedGoods #BakedProducts #FoodLabeling #HealthyEating #FoodPreservation #FoodIndustry #FoodScience #CleanLabel #NaturalPreservatives #OrganicOptions #FoodIntegrity #ConsumerAwareness Country-specific: #USDA #FDA #EFSA (Europe) #FSSAI (India)

Excited to share insights from my colleague, Dr. Eskola Mari at Medfiles! 🌟 Did you know that novel food ingredients can transcend their role in food and extend to feeds and cosmetics? 🍽️🐾💄 Dr. Eskola's latest blog dives into this topic. Don't miss out on this eye-opening read! #novelfood #foodingredient #cosmeticingredient #Innovation #animalfeed

You're looking at the no. 1 selling turmeric supplement in Australia 🏆 Combined with black pepper and ginger 🫚 these organic Turmeric capsules are effective in providing relief from inflammation and supporting overall well-being. Moreover, the inclusion of black pepper and ginger aids absorption, supports digestion, and enhances nutrient absorption from food. https://lnkd.in/d-c3m3N3 #Turmeric

I came across Just Egg, plant-based liquid egg substitute. Lovely list of ingredients: Water, Turmeric, Dehydrated Onion, Nisin, Mung Bean Protein Isolate (UPF), Salt, Expeller-Pressed Rapeseed Oil (UPF), Soy Lecithin (UPF), Gellan Gum (UPF), Carotene (dye), "natural" flavours (not listed), and the rest... Tapioca Syrup and Sugar - we know all about weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dental problems. Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate - can cause imbalances in mineral levels, potentially leading to bone density loss. Potassium Citrate - excessive intake can lead to hyperkalemia, affecting heart health. Transglutaminase - linked to higher increased risk of bacterial contamination and may also worsen celiac disease or gluten sensitivity symptoms. If compared to what we can find inside the actual (large) egg: Carbs: less than 1 gram Choline: 31% of the Daily Value (DV) Selenium: 28% of the DV Vitamin B12: 21% of the DV Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 16% of the DV Vitamin D: 6% of the DV Iron: 5% of the DV the picture is rather clear. What an unnecessary, processed load of nothingness. It's not even certified vegan as it had been tested on animals. Best part? It cost around $9 for 454 grams, which they claim is "the equivalent" of 10 eggs. Only yesterday, I got 12 large eggs from my local supermarket for £3.38 (ca. $4.20). I rest my case. #upf #justegg #processedfood