Milk is a very rich source of lactose, which causes lactose intolerance to over 70% of adult population globally. Lactose intolerance affects people of all ethnicities/races. Lactose content determination for product labeling purposes is critical owing to the serious nature of lactose intolerance. For instance, Virtual Medical Center indicates the following: Primary lactose intolerance affects between 7 […]
A Brief History of Microbiology: Infographic
Microbiology deals with the study of microscopic life forms. It is a wide subject that branches out to many sub-fields. However, for the sake of this brief history of microbiology, we will look at microorganisms related to the food industry. What is microbiology? Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, […]
Best Machines for Making Ice Cream, Sorbet, & Frozen Yoghurt: Buyer’s Guide
You will agree with me when I say that getting the best ice cream making machine for your kitchen can be a piece of work. As you can see from this post, you can make ice cream using equipment and materials you already have in the house. That is quite easy, until you begin to […]
Diagnosing Animal Diseases: Their Symptoms and Treatment
If there is one thing a dairy farmer is concerned with, it is animal health. Healthy cows produce optimally and justify the hefty investment associated with dairy farming. Diagnosing animal diseases becomes a key component of farm management. In this article, we are going to look at some of the very common diseases at the […]
Babcock Method of Butterfat Determination
In the early days, it was not possible to determine the quantity of butterfat in milk. Unscrupulous farmers watered down their milk and scooped off cream to increase their volumes. They ended up with more money while the honest farmers earned less since they did not water down their milk. Following these challenges, Professor Stephen […]