24 Apr Smoking out microbes
Liquid smoke, a dark fluid made from condensed wood smoke, is a well-used flavourant and ingredient. Recent research now shows it has useful added functionality as an antimicrobial.
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11 Apr Understanding food activism
Food activists are transforming the relationship people have with what they eat. For processed foods, ingredient performance and sourcing are under the microscope. Yet most food companies are loath to give these activists the time of day, accusing most...
24 Aug Cheaper, but with added preservatives
Appletiser and Grapetiser are iconic South African products, sold for decades in cans and marketed as 100 percent fruit juice with no added sugar, preservatives or colourants. In other words, positioned as a healthier alternative to traditional fizzy drinks. That...