Halal

Kosher and Halal:  How they affect Muslim and Jewish dietary practices

Abstract The Jewish kosher dietary laws and the Muslim halal dietary laws are an integral part of each religion as part of their larger legal frameworks.  However, as food and […]

egg labeling

Classification, Marking and Labelling of Eggs

What are the numbers we see on the eggs? Depending on the region and the country you are in, there are different guidelines for egg marking. For example, in the […]

egg types

Interesting facts about eggs 

What causes double yolk in eggs? Double-yolk eggs are eggs that contain two yolks within a single shell. These occur when a hen, typically young or new to egg production, […]

What affects the quality and size of the eggs?

What affects the quality and size of the eggs?

There are various factors  influencing the quality of the eggs: First, the laying hen’s diet plays a crucial role in determining egg quality. Hens fed a balanced diet with the […]

PFAS

What are the PFAS: Sources and How Consumers Can Avoid Them

What are the PFAS? PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. They are a group of more than 12,000 compounds (types) of human-made chemicals (USGS, 2023). They are widely used […]

microbiological risks in fruits

Microbiological risks in fruits and vegetables

Although microbiological food outbreaks have historically been related to animal-origin products, the reality is that cereal, fruits, and vegetables are responsible for many food safety alerts. Contaminated foods or beverages […]

PDOPGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil and DNA Traceability to ensure Purity

PDO/PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil and DNA Traceability to ensure Purity

The Olive Oil market is unceasingly growing, expected to reach a value of €17.6 billion by 2030. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) represents an important segment of this industry, well-established […]

food allergens

Allergens in food

What are the major allergens in food? Allergens in food are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in individuals. Food allergies are abnormal responses to food. The immune system […]

biological hazards in food

Biological Hazards in Food

Which are the biological hazards in food? Biological hazards occur when hazardous or pathogenic microorganisms and their metabolic products, toxins are introduced to food and thus pose a food safety […]

Physical food hazards

Physical Hazards in Food

What are the types of Physical Hazards in Food? Physical hazards in food can be categorized as either foreign materials that are accidentally introduced during production (such as metal fragments […]