01. Safety during food processing Food processors rely on modern quality management systems to ensure the quality and safety of the products they produce. Take a look at the three systems generally used. Read02. Protecting food through packaging After a food product is processed, food packaging ensures that food reaches the consumer in peak condition. Read 03. Wonder what's in your food? Chemical preservatives are used to keep food fresh and slow the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. Read 04. What are food additives? A food additive can be described as any natural or synthetic material other than the basic raw ingredients, used in the production of a food item to enhance the final product. Read 05. Common food additives Take a look at the most common food additives used, what their functions are and in which foods you can expect to find them. Read |
06. Allergic to food additives? What are food additives? Most people will answer, "Preservatives added to food, that cause allergies." There are two things wrong with this answer, writes DietDoc. Read 07. Put the punch back in your pantry The apparent lack of vitamins and minerals in modern-day fresh foods is a hot topic. Should you be concerned? Yes, says DietDoc. Read 08. Get more from your food Transportation, long storage periods and modern processing methods strip foods of essential nutrients. But all is not lost, writes DietDoc. Read 09. Cancer-causing carrots? Until now, carrots have been celebrated for their many health benefits, including lowering blood cholesterol, and guarding against heart disease and certain cancers. Read |