The following points highlight the three main types of plant products that are derived from plants to fulfil human food requirements. The types are:- 1. Cereals 2. Fruits and Fruit Products 3. Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Plant Product Type # 1. Cereals: The cereals, which all belong to the Gramineae or the grass family, are one of the most important [...]
The following point highlight the four main chemical preservatives used for prevention of micro-organisms from foods. The preservatives are:- 1. Organic Acids and Esters 2. Nitrite 3. Sulfur Dioxide 4. 'Natural' Food Preservatives Chemical Preservative # 1. Organic Acids and Esters: The most important organic acids and esters that are used as food preservatives are listed in Table 4.12 along [...]
In this article we will discuss about the significance of foodborne disease. Foodborne disease has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease of an infectious or toxic nature caused by, or thought to be caused by, the consumption of food or water'. The essential message of this section can be summarized by the conclusions of a [...]