Use of sodium benzoate (E211) in food preservation
An introduction to preservatives and sodium benzoate, one of the most commonly used chemical preservatives.
Author: foodmicrobiologyacademy
Get to know … Staphylococcus aureus.
Staphylococcus aureus disease is generally a mild and self-limiting intoxication. Unfortunately it is underreported, yet is still likely to result in substantial economic impact.
Shelf-life and food spoilage in food product development
Here’s an extract on food spoilage from my forthcoming book titled “Food product development for the home entrepreneur”.
Gastro Coronavirus
There is a growing body of evidence (particularly the gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19) to suggest a faecal-oral route of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, which typically means a foodborne disease.
COVID-19 or Wuhan pneumonia?
What’s in a name? Which is better … COVID-19 or Wuhan pneumonia? SARS-CoV-2 or Chinese virus?
