Food Safety

Undeniably, food has an important role in meeting the needs of every human being. Therefore, food security issues should be the main focus for all countries. Cooperation from various parties is needed in addressing the food security crisis that has become a global issue.

Canning is one of the most effective and healthy ways to preserve or even enhance the good qualities of vegetables. Pickled vegetables contain more vitamins and antioxidants. For example, sauerkraut, according to a health nutritionist, contains even more vitamin C than fresh.

This is something most of us ( I am especially guilty) of giving an apple or carrot a quick rinse under the faucet, then eating or whatever and not giving a second thought to it. In reality, the surface of fruits and vegetables can actually contain some harmful bacteria, germs, and possible...

Has COVID–19 affected the hotel industry? I would be lying if I said no. This pandemic has had terrible consequences on the hotel industry with workforces being forced to sit at home on lengthy furloughs. A lot of hotels and businesses have fully shut, and the challenges of the industry make the hea

Are cookware related to health? Yes they are.They have huge impact on the health as their particles get leached into the food they cook. Unknowingly people daily use such harmful cookwares which are hazardous to health.

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The Food and Beverage sector is one of the components of importance and significant in the hospitality industry. It may be a single run unit or associated with various categories of hotels. It deals with feeding people and selling the same in various forms namely restaurants, coffee shop, banquets,

Dry canning is a storage method that allows you to safely store dry staples and ensure that your food is safe from insects and moisture.

5 Reasons You Should Be Canning Food in 2020. Canning will preserve your food longer and will save you money. That is what I will be discussing.

You want to enjoy some delicious and fresh Kiwi Fruit, but you don't know how to tell if it is ripe or not...Read on to find out some handy dandy tips and tricks to help you tell if a Kiwi Fruit is ripe or not!

A short piece on the "Bananas are being injected with AIDS infected blood" hoax and how to bust myths without relying on Snopes and other such sites.

Almost everything has pork in it. Should you be concerned?

Dried rhubarb can be used in granola, as a snack, or reconstituted for use in baking or other recipes. Extend the rhubarb season by drying some out of your patch.

The benefits of cinnamon and honey are legion, as are the positive effects that tomatoes and green tea have on your body and overall health. Read below to find out how watermelon fights disease...

I have perfected a fast and easy way of prepping and freezing tomatoes. See my photo tutorial and easy to follow instructions.

I know that many people in this economy can not afford to purchase organic food however there are 14 foods that you should pay a little extra for and buy organic. Keep reading to learn what they are.

You may wonder how long foods stay fresh in your refrigerator. I have created a list of the most common foods and condiments we keep in our fridges.

This is an advisory article that will guide you to know from where you should pursue food safe courses.

This article describes how food handling procedures affect the growth of food service businesses.

Just like every other food fad, we’ve heard a lot about gluten and “gluten-free” products on the market. Everyone is turning to this gluten-free option for their kids and the rest of their families...

If you bought a can of food for you or your pet that contains a dent, is it still safe to eat? Find out!

Over consumption of dairy products can cause a multitude of intolerable symptoms, impaired organ function, embarrassment, and discomfort. Do a detox from dairy and rid yourself from all of this!

Health and safety is important to all of us and food safety is vital, thus food labels are a pivotal point in our daily lives. How can we improve the information that the consumer is receiving?

If you are reading this hub then you are curious on how to start a food storage. Do you think it will break your bank? Well if that is your thinking then you are in the wrong frame of mind.

Pirates, crispy golden batter, and hush puppies. That's what I think of when I hear "Long John Silver." Given that many items on the LJS menu are fried, is there anything safe for gluten free eating?

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. are famous for rubbing 1500 calorie burgers in our faces. But at a restaurant always flaunting their unhealthy, caloric offerings, could anything possibly be gluten free?

Does Mr. In The Box have a decent selection of gluten free items, or are you left (yet again) with a selection of sauces and sodas?

There are many different programs in the United States that are set up to help low-income families improve their nutrition.

What GF fare can you eat at McDonald's, arguably one of the most common fast food restaurants in America? Find out here!

Do you have legume allergies? If you have had peanut allergy, soy allergy, tree nut allergy or any other legume allergy its important to know about other legumes to avoid legume cross reactions.

What can you eat at KFC if you're avoiding gluten? Just about nothing!

As people are learning the benefits of sprouted grains and soaked nuts, this old time drying pan will likely become once again a very popular dehydrating option.

Ursula Hall is a University residence at ANU. The catering team at Ursies made false claims and violated my gluten free coeliac dietary needs.

Food labels can be very deceptive. Ingredients can be disgusting. Instructions can be silly. Marketing is ridiculous. Read labels and see for yourself!

Join me as I take a look at the ingredients in one of your favorite soups and home remedies. You might be surprised what we find on this journey.

Join us for a look at the ingredients in Ranch Dressing. You might be surprised by what we found out.

These days it seems like everyone has some sort of food issue. Vegan, gluten free, casein free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, pescatarian, no nuts, kill the carbs, high fat, low fat, macrobiotic, organic, paleo – you name it, there’s a diet...

There is a company that claims very soon they will be ready to market edible food wrappers and containers! This is the best news I have heard in a long time. Read how this will be accomplished.

The FIFO (First In First Out) Method is the best method to ensure that you use what you have before it gets outdated. it also insures food quality and saftey for you and your family. Saves you money, because you have less to throw out.

If you love ice cream, you may be shocked to learn what goes into the commercially made product. Chemicals used as paint solvents, in printing inks and antifreeze, as well as soaps and detergents. Here's a list of chemical ingredients commonly found in your favorite flavors, with all the known side effects and illnesses that go hand in hand with consuming such chemicals. Be prepared to scream.

Some have found that this diet allows them to eat foods they developed an allergic reaction to. Others generally find that the rotating of food families leads to better health.

The following article will show you how to harvest, blanch, freeze, and store swiss chard so you can eat this nutrient-rich leaf year round! This article contains a step-by-step guide with pictures and nutritional information for swiss chard. The guide can also be used for spinach and kale.

Examination of FD&C Red #40 unintended effects. Explanation of why some artificial food dyes are banned in some country. Introduction to reported effects and study findings of behavioral consequences after consumption by a statistically significant study sampling of children.

There is nothing more rewarding than growing your own fresh food, processing and storing it to enjoy during the long winter months. Home grown and processed food provides the nutritional benefits without the added chemical and preservatives used in our nation’s food supply chain.

Nutrition labels are needed especially when you are selling package foods. You can calculate nutrition facts at recipe calculator and you can copy the nutrition facts on nutrition capsule to make your own nutrition labels.

Let me start by telling you that you can can your tomatoes with a hot water canning method but you will find that you will have a much better product if you will process your tomatoes in a pressure canner. If you make things like salsa or tomato sauces with meat you must pressure can your food for safety reasons. If you don't have a pressure canner below are some great ones.

Sauerkraut in case you've never had it is, " Sour Cabbage " that is fermented and has a very long shelf life. Sauerkraut is usually shredded very fine. My Grandmother cut it up on a big wooden cutting board with a large sharp knife. She liked to cut her cabbage up into very thin long pieces and she would use regular cabbage, purple cabbage, and red cabbage. The red cabbage was my favorite sauerkraut and she would serve the big wieners called red hots with the red cabbage sauerkraut. Her and my M

This article tries to show how we can tell the benefit of a particular type of food to our bodies by scrutinizing the shape of the food. We might not be aware of the usefulness of a particular type of food. We may not even know the nutritional aspects of certain foods. But, a simple look at some foods reveals much more than we expect from the food itself.