Coke versus Pepsi. Hershey’s versus Mars. McDonald’s versus Burger King. Everyone has their favorites, and building relationships with your customers can take weeks, months, or even years. But even the most loyal customers will be tested if “their brand” suddenly tastes, smells, or feels different or if the quality they expect changes. So how do… More about Develop a Recipe for Success with Flavor Characterization Testing
Develop a Recipe for Success with Flavor Characterization Testing
by Medallion Labs
Putting Food Microbiology Under the Microscope
by Medallion Labs
Humans around the world consume nearly 37.5 billion pounds of food every day. But as the global demand for food increases, so does the risk of contamination during food production, processing, and distribution cycles. Food safety is a top priority for all food ingredient and finished goods manufacturers, so it’s critical that they’re able to… More about Putting Food Microbiology Under the Microscope
Making Protein Digestibility Testing Easier to Swallow
by Medallion Labs
Protein is one of the most vital nutrients within the human diet. Without it, our bodies would not be able to produce enzymes, hormones, or cells; repair damaged tissue; build strong muscles and bones; or maintain healthy skin and blood. Depending on the source, our bodies will break down protein in different ways and in… More about Making Protein Digestibility Testing Easier to Swallow
Everything Food Pros Need to Know About Infrared Spectroscopy
by Medallion Labs
Infrared Spectroscopy is important to scientific researchers and food analysts across the globe, due to its usefulness in determining and identifying structures of compounds. Understanding Infrared Spectroscopy and how to use Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify and characterize organic compounds is vital to your success as a food analyst or executive. Although primarily… More about Everything Food Pros Need to Know About Infrared Spectroscopy
Different Types of Descriptive Sensory Evaluations
by Medallion Labs
We all have our favorite foods. And we all have different reasons for liking them. For some, it’s the velvety texture that oozes out of each bite, or the tingling sensation that dances across their tongue. For others, it’s the spicy kick that sends their taste buds into overdrive or the floral aroma that transports… More about Different Types of Descriptive Sensory Evaluations
Shining a Spotlight on Physical Food Testing
by Medallion Labs
Most of us have had an unpleasant experience with the physical qualities of our food. Perhaps you’ve encountered cookies that are too soft or too crunchy, clumpy beverage powders, or jarred sauce that looks just plain unappetizing. These foods may taste delicious and provide plenty of nutritional benefits, but if they aren’t appealing and consistent… More about Shining a Spotlight on Physical Food Testing