What is canola oil?
Canola is a plant obtained by natural breeding of rapeseed oil, which is one of the oilseed plants. Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil with high erucic acid content. Erucic…
Foods to be consumed in magnesium deficiency!
Vitamins and minerals are very important for our body. In my previous article, I told you about the zinc mineral and its importance. Now I want to talk about magnesium…
What is the difference between green, white and black tea?
There are many types of tea, which is a beverage that is consumed fondly. In our country (Turkey), the most consumed type is black tea. Green tea is consumed less…
What is water insoluble fiber?
Fiber is a food component that is not digested in the human stomach and small intestine, but is broken down by bacteria in the large intestine. Another name is pulp.…
What is citric acid (E330)?
Citric acid (E330) is one of the most used additives in the food industry. The usage area is not only the food industry. It is used in a wide range…
Quinoa properties and usage areas
Classified as a functional food due to its nutritional value, quinoa; It is a herbaceous plant that can adapt to unsuitable climate and soil conditions such as drought, high soil…
What is lycopene?
Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that gives its red color in plants such as grapefruit, watermelon, and tomatoes. The amount of lycopene in the plant varies according to climatic conditions,…
What is Allura Red AC (E129) in food?
In this article, let’s briefly talk about a food additive known with the code E129. E129 (Allura Red AC) is an additive that gives red color to foods. It can…
What is ripened cheese? What is fresh cheese?
We have paid attention to the concepts of ripened cheese and fresh cheese many times in packaging. Let’s take a look at what it means. First, let’s talk about what…
What is cross contamination in food?
Microorganisms can be transmitted to foods from many places. When they find the appropriate environment in the food they are contaminated with, their development and reproduction accelerate. It may cause…
