Sous-vide – what is it about?
Sous-vide (fr. - vacuum) is a method of cooking. This method of food preparation allows you to bring out the maximum of natural flavors and aromas of dishes.
Excluded, forbidden, banned- the evolution of food choices
While some foods have remained staples for thousands of years, others have fallen out of favor, banned, or forbidden, becoming taboo for various reasons.
Plant-based meat: the sustainable alternative
Plant-based meat, also known as vegan or vegetarian meat, consists of protein-rich food made entirely from plant-based ingredients.
Great expectations for pesticides
The European Union watches agriculture and related problems very closely. It is an essential part of sustainable development policy for all Member States. One of the unresolved issues concerns pesticides. Restrictions on the use of these measures apply throughout the Union. Restrictions or false hopes Despite the aspiration to reduce pesticide use in food production, […]
Bacillus cereus: Rice and Grain Poisoning
The United States reports approximately 63,400 cases of Bacillus cereus each year. The consequences of poisoning can be severe, and in exceptional cases, it can result in fatality. What is Bacillus cereus exactly? Why does it produce toxins in food? Can we avoid this threat? What is Bacillus cereus? Bacillus cereus, a bacterium commonly found […]
A fairy tale about umami
For many of us, the fifth flavor is just a curiosity, a nice story about the cuisines of the Far East and dishes on the border of flavors that we cannot imagine. After all, umami in Japanese means a pleasant spicy taste.
Is white chocolate an oxymoron?
What is white chocolate? Does it have the same properties as its black counterpart? And most importantly, can we call this product ... chocolate?
Kimchi fashion
Kimchi comes from the word "gimchi", which literally means "dipped vegetables". This is how vegetables were stored for the winter in Korea.
The Culinary Potential of Pine
The use of pine in the kitchen has a long history in various cultures, despite seeming like a fairly new and unusual trend. Are all pine trees edible? How do you collect and prepare them for cooking?
Smoke point – what is it exactly?
We know that fried foods are not the healthiest, but by gaining knowledge, you can slightly improve this process.