Dry vs. Wet Scallops: Why Most Aren’t Ideal for Searing
If you are shopping at a mega-supermarket chain, you are likely purchasing wet scallops without realizing it. While wet and dry scallops may look similar,…
Is There Mold in Your Coffee? Risks, Signs & Staying Safe
Coffee is one of the most widely-consumed food products globally. Unfortunately, it is susceptible to fungus or mold that produces toxins known as mycotoxins. Eating a…
How Did Tobacco Influence US Junk Food?
Due to growing government regulation, in the mid-20th century, tobacco companies began diversifying into food manufacturing and applied similar aggressive marketing and lobbying tactics in…
NSF/ANSI 6-2023: Dispensing Freezers
In the times before fridges and freezers, ancient civilizations utilized nature to preserve food. They insulated pits with saw and sand (in order to keep…
ISO 24220:2020—Pao cai (Salted Fermented Vegetables)
Pao cai sells well all over the world, especially in countries and regions where it is regularly consumed, such as in China, Japan, Korea, and…
IWA 36:2022 Contactless Delivery Services
The online food delivery market worldwide is projected to grow by 9.49%, resulting in a market volume of $1.92 trillion by 2029. Simply put, the contactless…
ISO 22003-1:2022— Food Safety
Although the U.S. food supply is considered one of the safest in the world, the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized,…
ISO 11866-1:2005—Milk And Milk Products
In ancient Russia, and even more recently, a single frog was placed in a milk bucket to keep the milk from going sour, and it…
ISO/TR 21380:2022—Matcha Tea
Matcha tea is traditionally prepared with hot water as a beverage in the Japanese tea ceremony. Now, it is consumed worldwide as a tea beverage…