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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]