FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-benchmarked, globally recognized food safety management systems certification scheme. It is based on international and independent standards and incorporates technical specifications…
The color of an egg shell is strictly a function of the breed of the bird. You can usually tell what color egg a chicken…
Many states have adopted food protection manager certification requirements for food service establishments. A food service establishment is a place where food is provided for…
What Is ISO 22000? ISO 22000 – Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain is an international standard developed…
Rich in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants like polyphenols, cashews offer several health benefits: they lower bad cholesterol and may help prevent heart disease due…
Vanilla is the only edible fruit of the orchid family—the largest family of flowering plants in the world. It specifically comes from the dried and…
During the spice trade, spices were tightly guarded and generated immense wealth for those who controlled them. For instance, nutmeg was once worth more by…
The refrigerators of the 1920s were deadly because their motorized compressors easily malfunctioned, allowing the refrigerants (i.e., toxic gases) to escape and sicken or kill…
While many microbes are harmless to humans, others can cause serious problems. They can spoil food, introduce toxins, cause disease, etc. The importance of microbiological…