If you have a dream of owning and running a food startup, lacking hands-on experience in the food industry shouldn’t have to stand in your way. Alliances count in the world of business, and most business owners realize the value of affiliate marketing and links by now – but what if you applied this to [...]
Fermentation is a natural process whereby bacteria breaks down organic substances. You can almost look at it as digestion by the bacteria – which means that the substance after fermentation has already been digested by the bacteria, making it often easier to digest for humans. In many cases, the bacteria that aids in fermentation can [...]
The ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet has been getting more and more popular over the past couple of years, and if you’ve been on a diet recently then it’s likely that you will have heard of the keto diet before. It can be a great way to weight loss, and the ketogenic diet has been a [...]
Protein is a vital part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. This nutrient plays a vital part in virtually every metabolic process, from building muscles and bones to regenerating hair and nails. It even aids in the production of certain hormones! But since the body doesn’t store protein, making sure that you are eating enough of [...]
In order for a food to be considered kosher, it must adhere to stringent Jewish dietary laws. These laws require the foods to be processed in a specific way. They also prohibit eating certain types of foods in conjunction with one another, as well as completely prohibit eating specific types of foods completely. […]
These days, lots of companies are outsourcing. One of those industries where companies outsource frequently is manufacturing. But why are so many companies outsourcing their manufacturing? There are a few reasons and understanding them will help you understand the benefits of outsourcing and decide if it is something that you want to do for your [...]
Food groups are one of the first things people learn about in elementary school: You know that you need enough of each group in the food pyramid – enough of the good fats and as little as possible of the bad; enough carbohydrates, sugars, starches and proteins. That’s basic enough. But did you know about [...]
Before products make it to store shelves, packaging facilities have to ensure that all types of foods aren’t spoiled by contaminants. The best way to do that is to ensure that the right technology is being used to package foods. Though the design of the packaging is an important aspect of keeping foods safe, extra [...]
Understanding the difference between probiotics & prebiotics is important. These are two terms that are often tossed around today and many people do not know what these terms actually mean. The problem with this is, they can both be important for good health. In this article, we will be looking at the definition of probiotics [...]
One of the things that people sometimes get confused about is what ‘free-from’ foods actually are. That’s because it is not as simple as it seems on the surface. In fact, there are lots of people that believe a package when it says it is free from certain things. That may not be the case [...]