Finding the Sweetspot with Sugar Alternatives
Sugar does much more than just improve the taste of baked goods and make them too good to resist. They are an important part of the...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
Maltodextrin in the South African Food Industry
Maltodextrin is a popular and widely used ingredient in the South African food industry. A polysaccharide derived from starch;...
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Aug 30, 20222 min read
Ingredients in Plant-Based Meats
The meat-free, plant-based trend continues to be an important trend in the food industry and is one of the main areas of product...
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Aug 26, 20222 min read
Epoxy Flooring for Warehouses
Epoxy flooring has grown in popularity in recent years. It is being used in everything from factories to high traffic areas such as...
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Jul 26, 20222 min read
Direct to Metal Coatings
Direct-To-Metal (DTM) is a type of paint or coating used on metal surfaces. Direct-To-Metal coatings, are applied directly onto a metal...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read
The Sugar Replacement Debate
The debate surrounding sugar and its impact on health is an ongoing one. It is undeniable that high sugar consumption leads to obesity...
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Apr 13, 20223 min read
Chemistry of Food Colourings
There is undoubtedly a link between food, its colour and its associated flavour. Would crème soda taste the same if it were not green?...
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Apr 13, 20222 min read
Foods Hitting the Headlines in 2022
As we emerge from two years of sour bread, banana loaf and lockdown living, it is time to look at those foods that are making headlines. ...
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