Transglutaminase enzyme

Transglutaminase Enzyme (Meat Glue) Transglutaminase enzyme, widely known in the industry as “meat glue”, is widely present in nature. This enzyme has a very high ability to improve the physical properties of various protein-containing food materials. It is processed to improve the texture properties in high-quality meats and fish, even in composite meat and fish […]

What is alcohol and what are its uses?

What is Alcohol? In chemistry, any substance that contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) in its chemical formula is considered an alcohol. Alcohol is derived from hydrocarbons, where each molecule consists of a combination of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Ultimately, a hydroxyl group (OH) replaces a hydrogen atom, and depending on the number of hydroxyl groups, […]

What is aflatoxin and where does it come from

What is Aflatoxin? Aflatoxin is a type of fungal toxin. Some fungi have the ability to produce toxins in various food products like fruit juices, tomato paste, dairy products, etc. One of these toxins is aflatoxin, which can enter milk and dairy products through contaminated animal feed. If the animal feed is contaminated, the toxin […]

What is a codex?

What is Codex? Codex is a Latin word which means regulations or standards. This term is derived from the combination of two organizations: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The joint commission of these two organizations formed the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). As the need for food standards is […]