Fungal contamination of food and how to control it
Where fungal contamination comes from is an important consideration in preventing the significant challenges associated with fungal spoilage of food products. This article provides some insights.
Month: April 2022
Intoxications versus infections
Intoxications versus infections – what have you had? what’s the difference? what food was involved and when?
Food spoilage, with special reference to fruit products
Fruits and fruit products tend to be spoiled by fungi, as the low pH in particular, selects against bacteria. Although they grow faster, these intrinsic conditions don’t support such growth.
What is life?
We may think we can easily define life, what forms of life are, but it’s another story when considering viruses, viroids and prions – what are they?
Food waste: Post-harvest losses and what you can do about it.
Post-harvest losses and the associated food spoilage is linked with food security. If you address post-harvest food spoilage, we can address several global challenges.
