Although organic acids have been used to counteract pathogens in food for many years,
there is a glaring need to assess and improve their continued effectiveness and …

Polyfunctionality of carbohydrates and their low solubility in conventional organic solvents
make rather complex their conversion to higher value added chemicals. Therefore …

The synthesis and uses of different kinds of carbohydrate-based lactones are described.
This group of compounds includes aldonolactones, other related monocyclic lactones and …

A new cost-effective amperometric proton selective sensor utilizing a single microhole
interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) is developed. The sensing …

Aim: Aspergillus terreus produces itaconic acid at low pH but lovastatin and other secondary
metabolites at higher pH in the fermentation. The utilization of glucose as a carbon substrate …

Modern food biotechnology is now a billion-dollar industry, producing functional foods and
nutraceuticals that offer a whole host of increased health benefits, including prevention …

The pitting corrosion of Al, and two Al–Cu alloys, namely (Al–2.5% Cu) and (Al–7.0% Cu)
was investigated in gluconic acid (HG) solution through linear polarization and cyclic …

Silicon-based materials, namely zeolites, clays, and silica gel have been widely used in
organic synthesis, allowing mild reaction conditions and environmentally friendly …

The action of the enzymes glucose–fructose oxidoreductase (GFOR) and glucono-δ-
lactonase (GL), present in calcium alginate-immobilized Zymomonas mobilis cells, was …

Many people enjoy making bread, cakes, wine, beer and ice cream at home. However, most
of today's food is bought from shops and supermarkets and has to stay in top condition over …