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Milk and dairy products are a staple in most households. We use dairy as key ingredients in many foods and meals, as supplements in food products, and people drink milk on its own or in other beverages such as tea or coffee. Dairy products are incredibly rich in nutrients such …
Written by: Mthokozisi Nkosi (CEO and founder of ASC Consultants) Food truck businesses in South Africa have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Most people have explored this type of business as a form of additional income or hobby. In recent months, a lot of people have enquired …
Most people think that to have a successful food business, you need to have a company located in a prime location, but this is not always necessary. In times like this, where everything has become expensive and unaffordable, it is perhaps a good idea to open a home-based business where …
Fish and fish products are prone to contamination mainly due the physiology of fish species, their habitat and handling practices. It’s no surprise then that they contribute to a large portion of foodborne illness incidents contributing to, on average, 6-8 % of all annually reported outbreaks. This is more than …
Microorganisms, or microbes, play an important role in breaking down natural matter in the environment. Without them, there would be a build-up of waste, and this wouldn’t be recycled back into the food chain. Because of their key job in continuing the natural recycling of nutrients, they are found basically …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the food industry primarily protects food from possible contamination by the food handler. Protective clothing may include: hair nets jackets and trousers safety shoes overall or dust coats PPE may also be designed to protect food handler from possible injury and environmental conditions that could …
Prohibition is the official act of denying, disallowing or preventing a person or an entity from carrying out specific activities. In terms of Regulation R638 of 2018, a prohibition on the handling and transportation of food may be issued by Environmental Health Inspectors (EHI). They may decide to issue a …
Food poisoning is a major problem in many parts of the world, and millions of people get sick because of contaminated food. Prevention of potential contamination with pathogens is a necessary measure to ensure consumer safety. In some cases, food poisoning can be fatal. This will be dependent on the …