The synthesized derivatives of pyrethrins which occur naturally, taken from pyrethrum, are known as synthetic pyrethroids. They are the ole-resin extracts of dried chrysanthemum flowers. The keto-alcoholic esters of pyrethroic acids and chrysanthemic acids are the ones responsible for the insecticidal properties of pyrethrins. The strong lipophilic nature of these acids aids them in rapidly […]
Egg processing around the world, in the coming decade
Egg processing and Egg production have grown from being simple processes to complex webs involving multi-dimensional aspects of eggs, including animal welfare, traceability, nutritional benefits, and legislations. Traceability is expected to become an issue of importance to the whole of the egg industry. This is expected to have major consequences for egg products, and in […]
Soy protein : Enemy (or) Comrade?
Soy protein isolate is the dry protein powder ingredient that is extracted or isolated, from the remaining hull and oil of the soybean So, is soy consumption good or bad? And what is actually better for gaining protein – whey protein or soy protein? Well, as always, it depends. There is a lot of hullabaloo […]
Gourmet Salt v/s Table Salt
Similar to the varieties of sugar, there are many different types of salt which can be used for the addition of flavor and texture enhancement of meals. And similar to how coconut sugar is claimed as the better counterpart of the commonly used granulated sugar, the gourmet salt is often touted as the healthier counterpart […]
The latest technological advancements in Diabetes Care
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders, chronic condition which is associated with abnormally high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.The day to day care required for diabetes makes it seem like the innovation in the industry is very slow or almost negligible. But when the diabetes care equipment of today is compared with […]
