What is whole grain and refined grain?
Carbohydrates and grains are among the topics that have been talked about a lot lately. According to some, it is necessary not to consume carbohydrates at all. According to some,…
How is acrylamide formed in food?
During the Maillard reaction in foods, many reducing compounds are formed. While some of these cause taste, aroma and color changes, some of them show toxic and carcinogenic properties. Compounds…
Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are nutrients that provide energy to our body. It is in the macronutrient class such as protein and fats. Carbohydrates are divided into two: simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.…
How is Turkish sausage (sucuk) produced?
Sucuk is a product loved by many. It takes its place on our tables with breakfasts, pizzas and toasts. Well, have you ever wondered how sucuk is produced? Let’s see…
What foods is sodium benzoate in?
Let’s continue with the sodium benzoate called E211 in the series where we describe the additives used in foods. Before sharing detailed information about E211, let’s look at what we…
What is erythritol (What is E968)?
Have you heard of sugar alcohols used to sweeten foods? In the food industry, we often think of artificial sweeteners as sugar alternatives. However, sugar alcohols are often used to…
Which foods contain vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a vitamin whose deficiency is common. In this case, it naturally directs people to research on this subject. ‘What does vitamin B12 do? Which foods contain vitamin…
What is freeze drying?
Drying and freezing food are the most common food preservation methods. Do you know the freeze drying method used in both processes? This method is used in products such as…
What foods contain Omega 6?
Omega 6 fatty acids are one of the fatty acids that have an important place in our lives. Fats can be divided into saturated fats and unsaturated fats. You can…
What are the benefits of vitamin B6?
Vitamins are essential nutrients for our body. The function of each vitamin is different. In this content, let’s talk about vitamin B6, which is among the B group vitamins. What…
