What is amaranth (E123) used for?
We haven’t talked about additives in a long time. In today’s article, I would like to talk about the food additive called amaranth, which is used as a colorant. What…
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…
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…
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…
What is E100 in food?
Let’s continue the series we talked about food additives with curcumin. Before moving on to the food additive called E100, I leave the link below for additives such as beta…
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.…
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…
