by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The Tomme I bought had severe mold growth. Is it safe for consumption?” Image courtesy Kase Chennai The first thing one must understand is that microorganisms like mould are what makes cheese. In a lot of ways, cheese is mould. With the notable... 
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are a certain number of pests and insects that thrive and infest only on specific food under specific conditions. The mere presence of pests can carry a wide range of diseases causing organisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths that can cause... 
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
My previous article dealt with the reasons and how these infest the food. Now, I will be discussing in detail the types of pests and the food it thrives. (Disclaimer:- The images in this article might disgust you.) Insects German cockroaches infest the... 
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
My previous posts dealt with the types of pests and insects that can infest your food and another post where I had mentioned how they could infest. Here I shall be letting out the preventive measure to keep away from pests and insects. The first and... 
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Also known as contaminants or foreign particles, that can harm and be the prime source for foodborne illness. Many times, you must have had an experience of finding a hair strand/stones/small metal chips or sand in food, but were you able to identify the type of... 
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus can be found inside and on the surface of eggs laid by infected birds. Although sick birds will normally stop producing eggs, eggs laid in the early phase of the disease could contain viruses in the egg-white and yolk and the...