Quality assurance in the food industry generally refers to a series of rules, standards, controls, and procedures implemented to ensure that the final product reaching the consumer’s plate is indeed edible. This is achieved by following a system of standardized…
Meat is one of the most popular foods in the world. Humans have been consuming meat almost since they walked the planet and still include it in their diet to this day. In fact, in recent decades global meat consumption…
Protein is an essential nutrient for the human body. Every cell in our body – muscles, tissues, organs, skin, bones, hair, nails – contains at least one of the more than 10,000 types of protein that have been identified. It…
Meat has been part of the human diet since prehistoric times, and the domestication of animals for milk and meat was a driving factor in the rise of fixed human settlements from approximately 10,000 B.C. onwards. Anthropologists believe that the…
Basic pork cuts and how to cook them Pork is one of Greek’s favorite meats. In fact, according to research, until 2017 it was the first in meat consumption – from 2018 it is second after poultry meat. And it…
How the availability and cost of agri-food products in the European market are affected by the new conditions Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has significantly disturbed global agricultural markets. This has created more uncertainty regarding the future availability of grains…
Wood or plastic? Which material is best for a cutting surface when we want to slice our meat before cooking? This question arose after the development of the chemical industry. Before, no one cared, because everyone used wood, a convenient…
What is this type of beef and why it’ s worth including it in our diet! Black Angus beef is considered as one of the best breeds of cattle in the world, producing top meat quality. This breed comes from…
The general term «steaks» refers to a range of meat cuts – mainly beef and pork. Steaks are extremely delicious cuts of meat, and a great choice for grilling! But what cut to choose, how to prepare it and how…
Pork is the second most-consumed type of meat in the world. And while it is such a popular type of meat, many people are confused about its classification as red or white meat. In this article, we examine whether pork…