Why is there foam in my egg mixtures?  Air bubbles trapped in a mixture.A foam is created by incorporating air, usually by beating, and capturing the air in tiny bubbles. Eggs are excellent at foam formation. You can beat egg whites, egg yolks or whole eggs into a...

One of several types of bacteria which can cause foodborne illness (salmonellosis) if ingested in large numbers. The Salmonella group of bacteria can be found in the intestinal tract of animals, birds, insects, reptiles, fish, seafood and people. Salmonella can be...

Proper cooking destroys any bacteria that may have been present before cooking, but a dish may be cross-contaminated after cooking by people, other foods or cooking utensils or equipment. If a dish is contaminated, bacteria will multiply rapidly at temperatures...

Featured article in the Summer 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Edith Mubanda, MA, RD, LDN, Vice President & Chief Operations Officer Trustlines Development Network, Inc. Most of the academic research done in developing countries has the unfortunate...

During pregnancy and infancy, particularly in areas of the brain that are used for memory and learning. Lutein has long been associated with eye health but research has discovered lutein’s role in cognition as well. For example: Researchers at the University of...

What came first, the cracks in the internet as a force for good or the egg?  Much has been written about the world record-breaking Instagram egg over the past weeks, but very little is known about the person behind it.  The internet went into frenzy mode, with...