Author Archives: Deepachandi

Edible insects are a well – admire food source in many regions of Africa,Asia and the America.Globally over 2,000 species are know to be edible and consumed by approximately 2 billion people. Insect consumption is usually promoted for 3 major reasons Nutrition value Environment benefits Live-hood improvement (social & economical factors) The demand for affordable,Continue reading “Food safety aspect of insects as food ingredients”

Basically Food safety management system is consists with three parts which are; Food Safety – Mitigation of unintentional/ accidental adulteration ; Science based Food defense – Mitigation of intentional adulteration ; Ideologically motivated Food fraud – Mitigation of intentional adulteration ; Economically motivated The two main types of economically-motivated adulteration are: • Sale of foodContinue reading “VACCP – Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Points”

Baking soda, bicarb soda and baking powder are all leaving agents used in baking, but they are chemically different. Baking soda and bicarbonate of soda are different names for the same thing. In countries like Australia, they mostly refer to it as bicarbonate of soda, but, especially in America, it is referred to as bakingContinue reading “Baking soda, bicarb soda, baking powder. What is the difference?”

Food fraud, food adulteration and food crime are most highlighted terms across the food supply chain. Illegal intentional deception for economic gain using food is known as a food fraud. This risk is in all stages of the supply chain and often cross international borders. According to the EU definition food fraud usually comprises misrepresentationContinue reading “Are you doing enough to prevent food fraud?”