Pinoy food technologies, resources, news and reviews. Includes food safety and health issues
The common trade practice for tilapia is selling them alive. They are placed in a large water bath or basins. Electronic aerators are provided to provide ample supply of oxygen and keep the fish alive. My clothes often got wet when passing near a group of tilapia fish vendors. Live tilapia swimming and wagging their [...]
Pasteurizing the must before fermentation can be omitted to preserve the fruit’s natural flavor. Some flavors degrade or evaporate during the heat process. The alternative way to kill contaminants is the use of sodium metabisulfite solution. It is mixed to the must. It kills almost all microorganisms except the yeast responsible for conversion of sugar [...]
Eating ripe mangoes is better than drinking a commercially prepared mango juice. A fresh picked pineapple is better than pineapple slices in can. And thus eating fresh leafy vegetable is better. Processing often involves heat. Heat that has negative impact against nutrients. Eating them raw is recommended. Processing effect is not always negative. There are [...]
The week long flood in Masantol Pampanga and nearby areas caused the proliferation of coliform bacteria, E coli. The coliform main source is the human feces. Perhaps dirty water from comfort room deposit tanks mixed with flood water. The bacteria multiply in haze. A single drop of contaminated water can contaminate the whole flooded community. [...]
E coli can be found in food product such as chicken, meat, pork, fruits and vegetables. Human feces is the main source of this bacteria. Coliform on food and other object is a sign of fecal contamination and improper hygiene. E.g. A story from my professor. Tons of sausages were rejected due to high coliform [...]
What are the common reactions when seeing rats and snakes? Most people are afraid of snakes. Many snakes are poisonous with varying degree of potency. Few species can kill in matter of seconds. Only few individuals are brave enough to hunt, kill or take care of them. On the other hand, rats are considered dirty. [...]
Rice cooked for breakfast is best eaten at breakfast time. It is still good for lunch and often not for dinner. There are rice varieties that stay good for longer periods, cooked rice in the morning is still for until dinner. Some rice are naturally watery or moist after cooking. Others are naturally dry. Too [...]
