• June 14, 2022
What foods have selenium?

Selenium, an essential mineral, has a very important place in human life. Deficiency and excess of the mineral selenium led to important health problems. We can take this mineral into…

  • May 18, 2022
What is anthocyanin?

Phenolic compounds can be studied under five main classes. These; flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, stilbenes and lignans. Flavonoids are divided into various groups within themselves. A few of these groups…

  • May 16, 2022
What are the uses of saffron?

The homeland of saffron, whose history dates to ancient times, is Iran, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. It is considered the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron is a bulbous…

  • May 13, 2022
What is kumis drink?

When we say “Kumis”, we think of Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Mongolian and Uzbek peoples from the Central Asian steppes. Although the history of kumis is very old, it is a very…

  • May 1, 2022
How is black garlic made?

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a vegetable belonging to the Alliaceae family and has been consumed since ancient times. Many people love this food, which is both delicious and beneficial.…

  • April 28, 2022
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…