Flour Overview
Introduction Flour is a powder that is made by grinding grain and is used to make an assortment of foods. It can also be made …
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Corn Overview
Introduction Corn is a domesticated grass that originated approximately seven thousand years ago in what is now Mexico when humans first learned to cross-pollinate plants …
Cereals & Barley Overview
Introduction A cereal is any cultivated grass grown for the edible components of its grain. The word cereal is derived from Ceres, the Roman goddess …
Beans Overview
Introduction The term “dry beans” refers to varieties of beans other than green beans, string beans, and soybeans and can also be known as “common …
Spices Adulterant Analysis
Introduction Spice adulteration goes back to ancient times and has been documented throughout history. Spices are considered a high value target and methods have evolved …
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Adulterant Analysis
Introduction Non-alcoholic beverages are subject to adulteration in many different forms. Sugar-based drinks, especially fruit juice, are valuable and can be diluted with water or …
Meat Adulterant Analysis
Introduction Meat products are a valuable and large portion of the worldwide food market. The quality and market pricing of different grades of meat can …
Honey Adulterant Analysis
Introduction Honey is a pure and valuable product that does not allow for the addition of any other substance. It is more expensive than other …
Flour Adulterant Analysis
Introduction There are different potential methods for adulteration in flour and wheat products. Most wheat grown for human consumption is classified as either durum wheat …
Seafood Adulterant Analysis
Introduction Fish and seafood are considered valuable food products in the worldwide market. The specificity of different products in different regions of the world creates …