Post Harvest
Reducing Postharvest Food Loss: A Call for Concerted Action
The world’s population is increasing at a
rate never seen before and is estimated to cross 9 billion by the year 2050. This will create an
increasing demand for healthier food....
Food
Are micro leaves the next super vegetable?
Israeli company 2BFresh believes that the mix of a positive nutrient profile, functionality and increased availability mean micro greens are set to be...
Food
Stevia may help to control blood sugar
The recent studies have suggested that the natural, no-calorie sweetener can help to control blood sugar levels, although exactly how it achieves this has...
Food
Feeding the growth of the food and beverage industry
Feeding the growth of the food and beverage industry: The UK food and drink industry faces challenges that will reshape the future of a sector...
Food
Linking food and energy to save water
Linking food and energy to save water: The interdependence of water, energy and food resources requires co-ordinated policies and improved management
The United Nations forecasts that...
Food
Let’s Look Health Benefits of Pineapple
By Samavia Amjad*, Mujahid Ali**, Tehseen Ashraf**
(*IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UOS)
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture dealing with delicious fruits. It is an art of...
Food
Nutritional Aspects of Sugar Beet
(Kubra Fatima*, Mujahid Ali**, Dr. M. Irfan Ashraf***)
(IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UOS; ***Horticulture, UAF)
Allah Almighty has blessed us with many blessings, one such blessing includes...
Food
Interesting Facts about Date-Plum
(By Ayesha Khurshid*, Dr. Ghulam Mueen-un-din*, Mujahid Ali**)
(*IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UOS)
Date plum is commonly known as “Lilic persimmon” or “Caucasian persimmon” and interestingly known...
Mango
Holistic Health Benefits of Mango
(By Sidra Bashir*, Mujahid Ali**, Tehseen Ashraf**)
(*IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UOS)
Mango is called “King of Fruits” because of it is most delicious fruit in the...
Food
Historical view of Apricot
(By Sehrish Fatima*, Mujahid Ali**, Ammara Ainee*)
(*IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UOS)
A consumer today is more likely to inclined towards the neutraceuticals (a pharmaceutical-grade and standardized...
Food
Hidden Health Benefits of Peas
(By Rida Yasmen*, H. M. Kashif**, Mujahid Ali***)
(*IFSN, UOS; **Horticulture, UAF; **Horticulture, UOS)
It is very rare that some plants keep both human and...