Are you familiar with the term "food microbiology"? It may sound like a complex and scientific concept, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring our food is safe to consume. As consumers, we trust that our food has undergone rigorous testing and quality control measures to prevent harmful bacteria or contaminants from affecting our … Continue reading Breaking down Food Science #1 Food Microbiology
Let’s breakdown Food Science
When Debomitra and I decided to build our career in the Food Science department, all we knew were just two words – Food Science! When we dived in to understand our career options, we were bombarded with different choices within Food Science and related questions. What is it? Should I choose nutrition, chemistry, biology, microbiology, … Continue reading Let’s breakdown Food Science
#3- A tale of commercializing millets
Quinoa, like millet, falls under the umbrella of ancient grains and has been pushed to be commercialized to stand at par with its counterpart’s rice and wheat. Likewise, 2023 is dedicated to the international year of millet by the UN, and 2013 was the international year of quinoa. We saw the boom of Quinoa at … Continue reading #3- A tale of commercializing millets
#2- Saluting Millet Man
“This incident actually influenced me to find out why in such an advanced country a girl is menstruating at the age of six. After thorough research, I found out that it all boils down to the food we eat, which is totally unhealthy. Milk is genetically modified, rice and wheat are not natural foods, but … Continue reading #2- Saluting Millet Man
#1- Tracing back what was lost- A millet chronicle
Article Overview Origin of millets Millets and types Why were Millets lost? Efforts to bring back millet Revival of millets Origin of millets Historically, millet formed a significant chunk of the human diet. Over the years since its discovery, millets have gained labels such as "orphan grain," "ancient grain," "miracle grain," and "pseudocereal," among others. … Continue reading #1- Tracing back what was lost- A millet chronicle
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