Application of CO2 in Food Industry

Application of CO2 in Food Industry

Introduction CO₂ is widely used in food processing, packaging, transportation, and storage for refrigeration and rapid freezing applications, available in gaseous, liquid, and solid (dry ice) forms. Since CO2 is stable and inert in all environments and safe for both...
Umami taste: An overview

Umami taste: An overview

Introduction Umami, the fifth basic taste along with sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, plays a significant role in nutrient detection. It signals the presence of amino acids in proteins. Kikunae Ikeda, in 1908, discovered umami, which has been primarily linked to...