The SSOP in the food processing establishment is a planned, designed, written, and executed program to maintain sanitation while protecting a food product. Planning the SSOP is a critical step as a pre-requisite to a successfully designed sanitation program. The SSOP must completely describe all clean-up steps for pre-operational sanitation and operational sanitation, as well…

Salt (sodium chloride) is something that is added to many foods that we may not be aware of. For people with hypertension, this can be a problem. The NHLBI (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute) states on their website…“most Americans consume more salt than they need. The current recommendation is to consume less than 2.4…

Honey is full of nutrition, including antioxidants, carbohydrates and a range of vitamins and minerals, all able to aid in a variety of common complaints Honey is not only a fantastic natural sweetener, but is also a simple carbohydrate source and a carrier of a wide range of nutritious antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Honey is…

Neonicotinoids are a class of systemic pesticide that contains nicotine like substances, and become a part of the produce when used. We have all seen, and know about the pesticides farmers spray on their crops. In today’s modern world of farming, pesticide use is a given. Indeed, in an attempt to ensure a good and…

Learn which studies have actually shown a true health risk and others that have simply been exaggerated without any official, conclusive evidence. Many people wonder if what they read or hear on the news is true about the ingredients in food. Some of the stories and so-called studies are just that. Myths that this article…

Supermarket fresh produce should be just that – fresh. Yet recent investigations have shown Australian supermarket fruits and vegetables to be months old. When a study by the Australian Sun Herald exposed supermarket apples to average 10 months, the term “fresh produce” became an ironic anomaly. Coated in wax, blasted with fungicide spray and stored…