# FSTDESK AI Crawler Guide FSTDESK means Food Science and Technology Desk. The site is a public forum archive for practical food science and technology questions. It is useful for retrieval-augmented answers about product development, food safety, shelf life, ingredients, packaging, regulations, QA/QC, R&D and production troubleshooting. ## Best pages to crawl first 1. https://fstdesk.com/what-is-fstdesk - detailed site purpose, audience, examples and FAQ. 2. https://fstdesk.com/ - recent public discussions. 3. https://fstdesk.com/tags - technical terms and recurring subjects. 4. https://fstdesk.com/members - public member profiles and author context. 5. https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-threads.xml - complete public discussion URL discovery. ## Sitemap map - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap.xml - sitemap index. - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-general.xml - home, about, contact, tags, members and FSTDESK explainer. - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-categories.xml - public category archive pages. - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-threads.xml - public thread pages with lastmod signals. - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-tags.xml - public tag archive pages. - https://fstdesk.com/sitemap-users.xml - public user profile pages. ## Top 100 topic cluster links 1. [How to Determine the Shelf Life of Food](https://fstdesk.com/t/454694) - category: Library; replies: 4; views: 21195; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life, #food-safety; summary: This guidance document is intended to help food operators who process, prepare and handle food to determine the shelf life of their food products and to apply appropriate date m... 2. [Cracks on Whipping Cream](https://fstdesk.com/t/780518) - category: Product Development; replies: 40; views: 14007; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #whipping-cream; summary: Dear Professionals please guide how to control cracks on whipping cream cake during storage in refrigerator after decoration. And how to improve whipping ability I mean how to i... 3. [FSSC 22000 V5 and ISO 22000:2018 BluePrint (e-book live meeting)](https://fstdesk.com/t/845307) - category: Food Safety; replies: 64; views: 11610; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #fssc-22000, #books, #iso22000; summary: It is much more that an e-book! https://gum.co/YwqUL Check it out! : video camera: Inside you will find: 1. A section named ISO 22000:2018 Explained in 25 Diagrams 2. A section... 4. [A Guide to Calculating the Shelf Life of Foods](https://fstdesk.com/t/595693) - category: Library; replies: 5; views: 14018; updated: 2026-06-27; tags: #shelf-life, #shelf-life-guide; summary: A Guide to Calculating the Shelf Life of Foods What is shelf life? Shelf life is a guide for the consumer of the period of time that food can be kept before it starts to deterio... 5. [Large bubbles appear on the surface of cake after baking](https://fstdesk.com/t/834510) - category: Bakery; replies: 18; views: 11202; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #cake, #baking; summary: Dear everyone, Currently, i am developing the formula of red velvet cake (dried premix). After baking, i found that there are quite many bubbles on the surface of the cake, show... 6. [Introduction to the microbiology of food processing](https://fstdesk.com/t/311781) - category: Library; replies: 6; views: 10624; updated: 2026-06-27; tags: #food-microbiology, #microbiology; summary: Microbiology refers to the study of microorganisms. As the name suggests, microorganisms are organisms that are so small they can only be seen using a microscope. Bacteria, fung... 7. [Need help with protein bar recipe for business](https://fstdesk.com/t/763369) - category: Product Development; replies: 45; views: 7256; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #product-development, #protein-bar, #recipe, #extruder; summary: Hello Good day I want to start a protein bar making business So I need help with designing the perfect recipe for production with little processing as possible (no bake no fridg... 8. [Let's talk about cheeses](https://fstdesk.com/t/869439) - category: Dairy; replies: 22; views: 8740; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #cheese, #world-cheeses, #cheese-production; summary: Which types cheeses are there in your country? And which are special? What are production methods of them? What are the critical points / touches make them special cheeses? 9. [What is the differences between HACCP and HARPC?](https://fstdesk.com/t/212063) - category: Food Safety; replies: 3; views: 10248; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-science, #haccp, #harpc; summary: Hello dear food science lovers: slight smile: I am waiting your opinions about topic. What is the differences between HACCP and HARPC? 10. [The method that Afghans keep their grapes fresh](https://fstdesk.com/t/987575) - category: Technology; replies: 9; views: 9192; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life, #afghans, #fresh, #grapes; summary: In technology category? Yes i think this is a technology: blush: What do you know and think about this method? Do you know similar methods for other foods? If anyone translates... 11. [Fssc 22000 Internal audit questions](https://fstdesk.com/t/308605) - category: Food Safety; replies: 49; views: 5968; updated: 2019-10-07; tags: #food-science, #food-technology, #internal-audit, #22000; summary: Do you have any internal audit sample that cover all FSSC 22000 necessities? If yes can you share with me? 12. [Bad Bug Book - Handbook of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins](https://fstdesk.com/t/901830) - category: Library; replies: 6; views: 9227; updated: 2026-06-28; tags: #bad-bug-book, #foodborne, #microorganisms, #natural-toxins; summary: Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food safety is a complex issue that has an impact on all segments of society, from the general public to government, industry, and acad... 13. [Food Safety – Problems and Solutions](https://fstdesk.com/t/985675) - category: Library; replies: 0; views: 9186; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #journals, #food-safety-problems; summary: When certain disease-causing bacteria, viruses or parasite contaminate food, they can cause food-related diseases. Another word for such a bacterium, virus, or parasite is “path... 14. [What is VACCP?](https://fstdesk.com/t/133946) - category: Food Safety; replies: 8; views: 8508; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #vaccp; summary: The safety of products is a very important issue for the food industry. Food safety management systems have also been developed by the industry as a result of years of effort, w... 15. [Gummies with tapioca syrup and raw cane sugar with HM pectin](https://fstdesk.com/t/727171) - category: Product Development; replies: 16; views: 7210; updated: 2023-02-22; tags: #nutrition, #shelf-life, #product-development; summary: why tapioca and raw cane sugar mix solidifies immediately after adding pectin without the citric acid 16. [NUTRIENT FINDER is available Now!](https://fstdesk.com/t/146643) - category: Nutrition; replies: 19; views: 6537; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #nutrient, #nutrient-search, #nutrient-database, #nutrient-finder; summary: NUTRIENT FINDER is available Now! This is a tool that you can find nutrients from 2000+ foods. With this tool you can easily find nutrients, create recipes, find energy value an... 17. [Vegan gummy bears](https://fstdesk.com/t/649678) - category: Product Development; replies: 11; views: 7123; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #gummy, #pectin, #vegan-gummy, #gummy-candy, #gelatin, #pectin-gel; summary: I am making a vegan and clean gummy bear with pectin. My recipe has lime and strawberry concentrate (pH around 3.5) and a syrup. I use pectin to replace gelatin. But it does not... 18. [Food Formulation and Nutrition Labeling in Google Sheets](https://fstdesk.com/t/367680) - category: Nutrition; replies: 13; views: 6930; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #nutrition, #food-science; summary: Hello Fellow Food Scientists, Nutrasheets is an add-on that allows you to formulate foods and generate nutrition labels in Google Sheets. Nutrasheets can: - Create formulas, str... 19. [What do you use to measure of chocolate particle size?](https://fstdesk.com/t/514393) - category: Technology; replies: 11; views: 6739; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #grindometer, #particle-size; summary: What do you use to measure of chocolate particle size? Grindometer? Micrometer? or (adsbygoogle window.adsbygoogle ()).push({}); images from wikipedia . 20. [Inversion rate of sucrose](https://fstdesk.com/t/581082) - category: Food Chemistry; replies: 19; views: 6041; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #sucrose, #inversion, #glucose, #fructose, #citric-acid; summary: Hi All, Please imagine a product with below recipe; Mix this ingredients in a open cauldron, cook the mix until 120 C about 2 hours with continuously string the mix. After finis... 21. [Business plan for food company](https://fstdesk.com/t/456594) - category: General; replies: 26; views: 5072; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-business; summary: Hello everyone, anyone have any ideas how to write the business plan.can you help me please 22. [What is TACCP?](https://fstdesk.com/t/827520) - category: Food Safety; replies: 4; views: 6625; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #quality, #taccp; summary: PAS96: 2014 is a guide issued by the UK Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Affairs (DEFRA) and the Food Standards Agency to protect and defend the food and beverage... 23. [What is the secret to making good chocolates?](https://fstdesk.com/t/510586) - category: General; replies: 19; views: 5075; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #chocolate, #cocoa, #food-science, #food-technology, #cocoa-butter; summary: What is the secret to making good chocolates? 24. [Cocoa Butter Replacements](https://fstdesk.com/t/749396) - category: Ingredients; replies: 18; views: 5048; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #palm-oil, #cocoa-butter, #cbe, #cbc, #cbr, #shea; summary: The reasons for the orientation towards cocoa butter replacements are as follows: 1- The production cost of cocoa butter is high and therefore expensive. 2-Because it is a natur... 25. [Oxygen Scavengers: An Approach on Food Preservation](https://fstdesk.com/t/844038) - category: Library; replies: 6; views: 5990; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-preservation, #oxygen-scavengers; summary: (adsbygoogle window.adsbygoogle ()).push({}); Many foods are very sensitive for oxygen, which is responsible for the deterioration of many products either directly or indirectly... 26. [Marshmallows texture improvement](https://fstdesk.com/t/668103) - category: Product Development; replies: 20; views: 4744; updated: 2021-04-07; tags: #marshmallows; summary: I'm experimenting to make lollipop marshmallows My ingredients are below; Sucrose Glucose Dextrose Salt Sorbitol Potassium Sorbate Gelatine Maltodextrin Cream Tartar I want to g... 27. [What are the defects of uht milk? the reasons and the ways to prevent these defects](https://fstdesk.com/t/260334) - category: General; replies: 4; views: 5769; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #milk, #uht-milk; summary: By reducing the microbial load of the milk, heat treatment is applied in order to obtain a product with long shelf life and beneficial to the health of the consumer. There are m... 28. [How to overcome astringency taste of cake](https://fstdesk.com/t/990751) - category: Product Development; replies: 20; views: 4470; updated: 2021-04-08; tags: #cake, #taste; summary: Dear all, Currently, I have the problem with the cake made from the premix. The taste of the cake appears astringent, especially when eating more and more. My composed baking po... 29. [Gluten-free biscuits](https://fstdesk.com/t/968526) - category: Product Development; replies: 11; views: 5180; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #gluten-free, #biscuit, #gluten; summary: WHAT IS GLUTEN? The definition of gluten made by the Codex according to the special dietary standard for the use of people with gluten intolerance is 'a fraction of protein inso... 30. [Which country is best in terms of Career Opportunities for Food Technologists?](https://fstdesk.com/t/128225) - category: Career; replies: 6; views: 5512; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-science, #food-technology, #career, #post-graduation; summary: Greetings all! Hope you're all doing great. I am a budding Food Technologist pursuing my Final Year in Btech Food Technology from India. I am looking forward to do my masters de... 31. [Sunflower seed packing](https://fstdesk.com/t/489623) - category: Packaging; replies: 25; views: 3871; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #map, #packaging; summary: Hello, in my company we have started packing sunflower seeds using MAP and the problem we have that in some of the packages during storage a vacuum forms. We use a vertical pack... 32. [Nut butters stabilizers and preservatives](https://fstdesk.com/t/283835) - category: Product Development; replies: 11; views: 4965; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life, #preservatives, #nut-butter; summary: Hello I would like to know what is the agents used in nut butters to stabilize and prolong shelf life of it The nut butters I want to make is to use as an ingredient in other pr... 33. [What is the differences and relations between viscosity and yield value?](https://fstdesk.com/t/264786) - category: General; replies: 11; views: 4957; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #viscosity, #yield-value; summary: Dear All, What is the differences and relations between viscosity and yield value? Any comment please. 34. [Titanium dioxide banned in Europe](https://fstdesk.com/t/948201) - category: Food Safety; replies: 22; views: 4014; updated: 2022-11-09; tags: #titanium-dioxide; summary: Hi all, As you know titanium dioxide banned in Europe and just six monts left to find new alternatives for manufacturers. I think rest of world will force similar policies in th... 35. [Plant based meat alternatives by cooking extrusion](https://fstdesk.com/t/457870) - category: Technology; replies: 23; views: 3917; updated: 2024-11-11; tags: #food-science, #food-technology, #extruder, #extrusion; summary: Hello Everyone! Ask me something about food extrusion cooking! Will be glad to answer your questions! 36. [What do you think about GMOs?](https://fstdesk.com/t/862456) - category: General; replies: 7; views: 5170; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #gmo; summary: Hi all, What do you think about GMOs? Here are some explanations from FDA. GMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug A... 37. [What preservative can be used in papadum, papad](https://fstdesk.com/t/405785) - category: Food Safety; replies: 6; views: 5205; updated: 2023-09-17; tags: #food-safety, #papad; summary: I own a papad manufacturing plant in Rajasthan, India. I want to know which type of preservative I can use to increase it's shelf life. Papad are prone to fungi, color changes t... 38. [Shrimp ammonium smell as an effect of drying](https://fstdesk.com/t/389905) - category: Product Development; replies: 12; views: 4591; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #quality, #food-technology; summary: Hello! We are developing a new shrimp product using vacuum microwave drying. The shrimp is top quality consumer grade shell-on. Nothing special about sulphites or phosphates - e... 39. [Quality of Honey](https://fstdesk.com/t/630629) - category: Food Safety; replies: 19; views: 4018; updated: 2022-12-09; tags: #quality, #honey, #bees, #honey-quality; summary: As a food scientist, how can you differentiate between an original honey and an adulterated honey? 40. [QMSCAPA Software for International and Quality Management Systems](https://fstdesk.com/t/739237) - category: General; replies: 2; views: 5375; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #qmscapa, #capa, #quality-management; summary: The QMSCAPA single user license is FREE and sponsored by ABCI ISO Consultants QMSCAPA stands for Quality Management System, Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions. QMSCAPA is... 41. [Pulsed Electric Fields for Food Processing Technology](https://fstdesk.com/t/233026) - category: Library; replies: 2; views: 5297; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #pulsed-electric, #pef-technology, #food-processing, #pulsed-electric-fields; summary: Pulsed electric fields PEF is a non-thermal method of food preservation that uses short pulses of electricity for microbial inactivation and causes minimal detrimental effect on... 42. [Gummies: Gelatin and pectin](https://fstdesk.com/t/936128) - category: Product Development; replies: 7; views: 4871; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #pectin, #gummy-candy, #gelatin; summary: Hi, I'm trying to formulate gummies and i am having issues with texture. I want to mix pectin and gelatin. I'll be pleased to have som help in production process. For now, I'm u... 43. [Breads in the world](https://fstdesk.com/t/697318) - category: Bakery; replies: 13; views: 4299; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #bread, #salt, #flour, #saccharomyces, #cerevisiae, #bakery, #world-breads; summary: Hello everyone, I am interested in classic breads. In Turkey, we called classic bread as "somun ekmek". It is made with white wheat flour, water, salt and saccharomyces cerevisi... 44. [Shelf life extension of papad](https://fstdesk.com/t/634436) - category: General; replies: 8; views: 4426; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life, #papad; summary: Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions on how we can enhance the shelf life of papad which is generally served as an appetizer in India. The current shelf life of the prod... 45. [Drying Techniques](https://fstdesk.com/t/400702) - category: Product Development; replies: 19; views: 3535; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-technology, #drying, #microwave; summary: Which is the best drying technique suitable for the pulses and dry fruits on a industrial basis for reducing the moisture content without changing the organoleptic properties an... 46. [Baking - Improvement in crumb whiteness](https://fstdesk.com/t/781794) - category: Product Development; replies: 36; views: 2094; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #baking; summary: Dear Team, Can you suggest how to improve crumb whiteness for egg based whiteforest cakes.I have observed an improvement in crumb whiteness while using excess of leavening acids... 47. [Melting point of mixed oils](https://fstdesk.com/t/442621) - category: Ingredients; replies: 4; views: 4519; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #vegetable-oils; summary: Hi - if I mix two oils (melt them, mix evenly, then cool back to room temperature), where the mixture may be. - 50% coconut oil (melting point 24 C) - 50% cocoa butter (melting... 48. [Preservation of Halwa](https://fstdesk.com/t/101548) - category: Product Development; replies: 9; views: 4118; updated: 2023-01-02; tags: #shelf-life, #preservation, #halwa; summary: Hi. I need suggestion on type of food preservative which can be used to extend the shelf life of Omani halwa. It is basically a traditional sweet prepared by heating and mixing... 49. [Effects of Radiation Technologies on Food Nutritional Quality](https://fstdesk.com/t/186024) - category: Library; replies: 3; views: 4487; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #radiation, #nutritional-quality, #nutri̇ti̇on; summary: Generally, foods are thermally processed to destroy the vegetative microorganisms for food preservation. However, only thermal treatment triggers many unwanted biochemical react... 50. [Garlic paste color](https://fstdesk.com/t/220960) - category: Product Development; replies: 22; views: 2959; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #olive-oil, #oil, #citric-acid, #garlic; summary: In a standard Lebanese garlic paste recipe prepared with the same proportions of ingredients and the same process (garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive/sunflower oil and salt), it... 51. [Realization of Maillard Reaction as a result of Microwave Heating](https://fstdesk.com/t/453425) - category: General; replies: 6; views: 4176; updated: 2020-07-11; tags: #maillard-reaction, #food-chemistry, #microwave; summary: The Maillard reaction is not a single reaction, it is a complex series of reactions between amino acids and reducing sugars, usually at elevated temperatures. It is a kind of no... 52. [Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance - Fourth Edition](https://fstdesk.com/t/447704) - category: Library; replies: 2; views: 4412; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #haccp, #fish, #fishery, #hazards-and-controls; summary: This guidance is intended to assist processors of fish and fishery products in the development of their Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. Processors of fish... 53. [Why blue Glove in food factories](https://fstdesk.com/t/401340) - category: Food Safety; replies: 5; views: 4122; updated: 2020-06-15; tags: #blue-glove, #food-factories, #food-safety; summary: Because there is no blue colored food in the nature. Blue color can easily determined in the case of contamination inside of the product/process. 54. [Pectin as a possible substitute for xanthan gum in hot sauce?](https://fstdesk.com/t/274314) - category: Product Development; replies: 8; views: 3873; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #pectin, #xanthan-gum; summary: Hello! I'm looking for something to replace xanthan gum in a vinegar-based hot sauce and was wondering if pectin might be viable? Something else that was recommended to me is Nu... 55. [Identify acid washed ginger?](https://fstdesk.com/t/466122) - category: General; replies: 6; views: 3997; updated: 2020-07-24; tags: #ginger; summary: Is there any confirmatory method to identify acid washed ginger? 56. [Adulteration in Banana](https://fstdesk.com/t/858011) - category: Food Safety; replies: 6; views: 3920; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #banana, #adulteration; summary: Recently I heard a news about the adulteration in banana where yellow banana peels are coated with red dye. Red banana (Musa acuminata 'Red Dacca) origin South East Asia with re... 57. [Chocolate bars recipe thoughts and opinions](https://fstdesk.com/t/386098) - category: Product Development; replies: 19; views: 2868; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #recipe, #chocolate-bar; summary: Hello I would like to hear from the experts on this recipe the recipe is made by a baker which there is no lab analysis or test just wanted to hear the opinion on (shelf life en... 58. [Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems along with Other Management Tools](https://fstdesk.com/t/922155) - category: Library; replies: 3; views: 4145; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety; summary: Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems along with Other Management Tools (HAZOP, FMEA, Ishikawa, Pareto). The Case Study of Listeria monocytogenes and Correlation with... 59. [Artificial food flavouring](https://fstdesk.com/t/382922) - category: Food Additives; replies: 31; views: 1893; updated: 2026-06-27; tags: #artificial, #flavour; summary: Hello FSTDESK team Does any one know any standard for artificial food flavouring? 60. [Mayonnaise and sauces production](https://fstdesk.com/t/380377) - category: Product Development; replies: 23; views: 2479; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #mayonnaise, #sauce, #edta; summary: Hello everyone! I am excited to see such an interesting website! My question is how can i extend self life of mayonnaise (now 6 months out of fridge with sorbic acid, lemon juic... 61. [E. coli and Food Safety](https://fstdesk.com/t/610304) - category: Food Safety; replies: 1; views: 4209; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shiga-toxin, #food-safety, #ecoli, #stec, #etec, #o157; summary: Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, some can make you sick. Learn about the kinds of E. coli that cause diarrhea, and what you can do to help lower your chances of infe... 62. [What are the differences and similarities between TACCP, VACPP and HARPC?](https://fstdesk.com/t/499789) - category: Food Safety; replies: 1; views: 4171; updated: 2020-01-02; tags: #food-safety, #harpc, #taccp, #vaccp; summary: Throughout history, safe food supply is known to be one of the main occupations of people and especially the food sector. In this context, although food safety management system... 63. [Litchi flavour soft drink](https://fstdesk.com/t/457232) - category: Product Development; replies: 20; views: 2604; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #quality, #shelf-life, #food-science-forum, #litchi-juice, #soft-drinks, #drink; summary: How to improve my product self life... Please help 64. [Coating On Nuts](https://fstdesk.com/t/506772) - category: Product Development; replies: 12; views: 3205; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #panning, #coating; summary: Hello, This is Sachin Dhiman, We need to produce flour coated Roasted nuts (peanut). Currently We are using sugar syrup as Adhesive and Wheat + Corn Starch in bulking agent. in... 65. [Product development using Fruit peels, particularly Orange](https://fstdesk.com/t/399433) - category: Product Development; replies: 15; views: 2926; updated: 2024-10-31; summary: Please I need ideas on product development using Fruit peels, particularly Orange, banana, pineapple and watermelon peels. With write up if possible 66. [Decision tree](https://fstdesk.com/t/330206) - category: Food Safety; replies: 6; views: 3644; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #haccp, #ccp, #oprp, #iso22000; summary: Hi all Kindly i want to make a systematic decision related to categorization of control as CCP or OPRP Ie. How can i differentiate between choose control for specific hazard by... 67. [Facts on foodborne pathogens](https://fstdesk.com/t/553136) - category: Library; replies: 0; views: 4105; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #foodborne, #pathogens; summary: Foodborne disease is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease causing microbes, or pathogens, can contaminate foods, so there are many differe... 68. [What are the best chemical raising agents used to make cakes?](https://fstdesk.com/t/155540) - category: Product Development; replies: 8; views: 3410; updated: 2024-10-17; tags: #nutrition, #quality; summary: what are the best chemical raising agents to use in cakes that give the required fluffiness and a light texture? Also are there any replacements that could be used? 69. [What is Lecithin?](https://fstdesk.com/t/504865) - category: Ingredients; replies: 5; views: 3605; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #lecithin, #lekithos, #e322; summary: Lecithin is derived from the Greek word for egg yolk (lekithos), with a high amount of lecithin in the egg yolk. Naturally, lecithin-rich foods have a high fat content; like egg... 70. [Vegan substitute for emulsifier 471 and 477](https://fstdesk.com/t/132677) - category: Product Development; replies: 6; views: 3514; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #e471, #e477; summary: Hello everyone, Could anyone suggest a vegan substitute for emulsifiers 471 and 477 to be used in making a vegan cake packet mix? 71. [Food Additives and Processing Aids used in Breadmaking](https://fstdesk.com/t/850390) - category: Library; replies: 2; views: 3793; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #bread, #breadmaking, #wheat; summary: The main classes of additives used in breadmaking are: (i) oxidants/reductants; (ii) emulsifiers; (iii) hydrocolloids; and (iv) preservatives. The main processing aids used are... 72. [Methods for Detection of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Food Crops](https://fstdesk.com/t/979323) - category: Library; replies: 2; views: 3790; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #aflatoxin, #aspergillus-flavus, #parasiticus, #elisa; summary: Abstract Aflatoxins are toxic carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced predominantly by two fungal species: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus . These fungal spec... 73. [Which preservative is used to enhance shelf life of halva](https://fstdesk.com/t/847214) - category: Product Development; replies: 22; views: 2120; updated: 2023-08-09; tags: #shelf-life, #preservatives, #halva; summary: Recently i have to launch a Halva (similar to Omani Halva ) but a little different. wherein sugar is used at low measure. can anyone help which presecvative is used to enhance s... 74. [Shelf life for roasted salted peanut](https://fstdesk.com/t/797667) - category: Food Safety; replies: 9; views: 3156; updated: 2026-06-29; tags: #roasted-peanut; summary: Hi every one Please suggest how can to improve shelf life for roasted salted peanut. 75. [What is SOP for determining the Moisture content of Dates and Nuts based energy bar?](https://fstdesk.com/t/838955) - category: Food Chemistry; replies: 9; views: 3137; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #quality, #shelf-life, #food-science, #food-technology, #food-science-forum, #product-development, #water, #product; summary: What is SOP for determining the Moisture content of Dates and Nuts based energy bar? Is it same like others? @100°C for 3 Hours? Or Any other Temperature range? Please elaborate 76. [Choco In Milk Shake Why Settled In Bottom](https://fstdesk.com/t/549967) - category: Product Development; replies: 19; views: 2316; updated: 2022-10-17; tags: #milk-shake; summary: Choco In Milk Shake Why Settled In Bottom Kindly Give Solutions 77. [Sugar free pectin based gummy?](https://fstdesk.com/t/495344) - category: Product Development; replies: 8; views: 3187; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #confectionery, #gummy, #pectin, #sugar-free, #jelly; summary: Has anyone had success in creating a sugar free gummy that is pectin based? I'm trying out a formula with Maltitol, erythritol, isolmalt and sweetening it with xylitol. It's com... 78. [Shredded Halva](https://fstdesk.com/t/188569) - category: Product Development; replies: 17; views: 2461; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shredded-halva; summary: Hello everyone, I’m trying to make shreaded halva (which has hairy texture) but I’m getting a hard and chewy texture, can anyone help how to make it crispy. Sugar/ water ratio i... 79. [Detect meat fraud with MasSpec Pen Technology in seconds](https://fstdesk.com/t/988851) - category: Technology; replies: 2; views: 3659; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #food-fraud, #meat; summary: Wow, really interesting and usefull for meat industry. This special pen can dedect meat type in seconds. (adsbygoogle window.adsbygoogle ()).push({}); You can detect food froud... 80. [Increasing shelf life for biscuits naturally to 6 months](https://fstdesk.com/t/783694) - category: General; replies: 2; views: 3624; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life; summary: Hi, I want to know the methods and ways for increasing the shelf life of biscuits generally. If we pack in a flow wrap. What are the ways, natural preservatives or any companies... 81. [Potato chip processing](https://fstdesk.com/t/450249) - category: Consulting; replies: 21; views: 2078; updated: 2025-02-14; tags: #potato-chips; summary: Looking for experienced persons in potato chip manufacturing for a new chip product. Contact: pkam1998@aol.com 82. [Usage of Hazelnut shell flour in food and feed industry](https://fstdesk.com/t/482640) - category: Product Development; replies: 6; views: 3276; updated: 2023-10-19; tags: #hazelnut-shell, #sustainability, #food-waste; summary: hi all, Does anyone has any experience or information about usage of hazelnut shell flour / powder in food and feed industry? 83. [Tomato Egg Reaction?](https://fstdesk.com/t/534718) - category: Culinary; replies: 4; views: 3362; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #tomato, #egg, #reaction; summary: Hello. I'm new, and signed up just to see if anyone can answer this question, but I do love food science, and used to watch Alton Brown's show on Food channel religiously. So..... 84. [Adhesion problem in coconut coated almonds](https://fstdesk.com/t/906282) - category: Product Development; replies: 16; views: 2398; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #panning, #coating, #snacks, #almond, #coconut; summary: Hello, I’m developing coconut-coated almonds. ingr. - almonds- 5kg, brown sugar - 1 kg, liq glucose - 80g, water - 250g, guar gum- 3g, citric acid 5g, desiccated coconut powder-... 85. [A Global Presentation on Trends in Food Processing](https://fstdesk.com/t/543615) - category: Library; replies: 0; views: 3677; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-processing, #food-trends, #global; summary: Nowadays food processing has reached a level that is hard to imagine. Food processing is almost omnipresent. Almost all food consumed in almost all settings is now processed in... 86. [Manufacturing of Non-Dairy Ice Cream](https://fstdesk.com/t/498513) - category: Product Development; replies: 6; views: 3192; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #nutrition, #ice-cream, #non-dairy, #vegan; summary: Hi, We are planning to manufacture non-dairy ice cream, would like to get some input on the market of the product and also the process for the same. Looking forward for some pos... 87. [Extract oil from dry chilli](https://fstdesk.com/t/485816) - category: Product Development; replies: 18; views: 2222; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #oil-extraction, #chilli; summary: Is it possible to extract oil from dry chilli, by using a deoiling machine, and if it is, can you explain the process? 88. [How can we explain food safety and food security?](https://fstdesk.com/t/708746) - category: Food Safety; replies: 5; views: 3260; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #food-safety, #food-security; summary: Hello All, How can we explain food safety and food security? And what are the differences between food safety and food security? Let us discuss! 89. [Food safety and manufacturing GPM](https://fstdesk.com/t/589979) - category: Food Safety; replies: 8; views: 3015; updated: 2020-03-06; tags: #food-safety, #food-science; summary: Can any help me with guidance on how to write a food safety report for a fictitious food manufacturing company or where I could find examples, please? 90. [Making a recipe for "Sugar Free Osmania Biscuits" and other products](https://fstdesk.com/t/985037) - category: Product Development; replies: 20; views: 2054; updated: 2021-05-18; tags: #recipe, #biscuit, #sugar-free, #osmania-biscuits; summary: Hi, We are a small SME manufacturing based out of Hyderabad, India. We produce Local favourite Osmania Biscuits. We want to make Sugar free version of it. We used Xanthanan Gum... 91. [Is phosphate used in egg?](https://fstdesk.com/t/718274) - category: Product Development; replies: 31; views: 1167; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #egg, #calcium-phosphate, #dicalcium-phosphate; summary: hi, pls suggest me, is dicalcium phosphate is used in egg less sponge cake for more volume? 92. [Fake alcohol](https://fstdesk.com/t/103455) - category: Food Safety; replies: 3; views: 3373; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #quality, #food-safety, #fake-alcohol; summary: How to identify fake or illegally produced alcohol and guidance on the dangers of consuming these products. Fake or illegally produced alcohol is alcohol that is made in unlicen... 93. [New Methods in Milk Storage](https://fstdesk.com/t/323854) - category: General; replies: 4; views: 3290; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #shelf-life, #milk, #milk-storage; summary: While thermal processes such as pasteurization and sterilization are commonly used for the inactivation of microorganisms during the production of milk and dairy products, alter... 94. [Cocoa Shell - with Great Potential for Wide Application](https://fstdesk.com/t/992027) - category: Library; replies: 0; views: 3597; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #cocoa-shell, #cocoa-by-product, #bioactive-compounds, #reuse, #article; summary: Abstract Solving the problem of large quantities of organic waste, which represents an enormous ecological and financial burden for all aspects of the process industry, is a nec... 95. [Masking sour taste](https://fstdesk.com/t/346079) - category: Product Development; replies: 15; views: 2386; updated: 2024-09-24; tags: #food-science, #flavors; summary: Hi all, Do any of you have experience with masking sourness (from organic acids) without affecting pH? The whole process of making this product is wet (vegetables, potatoes). Su... 96. [Dates and Nuts based Energy Bar](https://fstdesk.com/t/233664) - category: Product Development; replies: 20; views: 1971; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #dates, #nut-bar, #energy-bar; summary: Hi I hope you are all doing well I need guidance of expertise. Pl cooperate I am working on the development of Dates and Nuts based energy bar by cold processing. Process Sealin... 97. [Preservatives for raw energy balls](https://fstdesk.com/t/779249) - category: Product Development; replies: 7; views: 2982; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #preservatives, #calcium-propionate; summary: Hello there What type of preservatives is best for such formula 70% date paste 10 % whey protein isolate powder 5 % coconut shredded 5 % cacao powder 10% sunflower lecithin. Sal... 98. [Adulterations in Bread](https://fstdesk.com/t/198090) - category: Bakery; replies: 4; views: 3215; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #bread, #bakery, #adulterations; summary: Bread is formed by mixing, kneading and baking flour, water, yeast and salt as the main ingredients. The source of flour, which is one of the basic components of bread, is wheat... 99. [Nutritional Composition of Meat](https://fstdesk.com/t/271138) - category: Library; replies: 1; views: 3425; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #nutrition, #meat, #meat-science, #nutri̇ent; summary: Meat ranks among one of the most significant, nutritious and favored food item available to masses, which aids in fulfilling most of their body requirements. It has played a vit... 100. [Water Quality Parameters](https://fstdesk.com/t/953915) - category: Library; replies: 2; views: 3253; updated: 2026-06-25; tags: #water, #water-quality; summary: Since the industrial revolution in the late eighteenth century, the world has discovered new sources of pollution nearly every day. 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