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The deterioration of bleach ability index or DOBI is an acronym for an analytical procedure intended for quality control of crude palm oil. It is based on the ratio of two wavelengths (446:269 nm). The test introduced by MPOB in 1981 is performed using a simple spectrophotometer and attempts to provide a prediction of the … Read more
The manufacture of natural cheese conventionally involves the treatment of milk products, including inoculation with particular and specific strains of microorganisms, treatment with enzymes (e.g: rennin) allowing cheese curd to form, separating the cheese whey, collecting the curd and pressing of the curd into molds, followed by ripening and ageing of various period of time,depending … Read more
Chocolate spread is a sweet spread which is very popular among children especially when applied on slices of bread. It is a water in oil emulsion containing less than 40% fat in combination with other ingredients such as sugars, cocoa powder, skim milk powder and stabilizer. Chocolate spreads of different varieties are commonly available. These include … Read more
Palm-based spray oil offers a convenient tool for handling vegetable oils, especially palm oil which solidifies at temperate climate. Its main advantage for the consumer is its ability to provide a stick-free coating for cooking utensils so that washing of the cookware is easier. Into addition, it can cater for the needs of specific groups of … Read more
Avocado plant grows to a height between 4 to 8 m. Its branches splayed out in a pyramid with many single, smooth-edge leaves. The flowers of the avocado tree aresmall, green and highly scented, and bud in clusters. The avocado oil is composed of palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid. It has … Read more
In the past decade, the food processing industry has increased the number of products that it offers as well as the quantities it produces. But today consumers are exerting an ever-increasing pressure on the industry to use suitable lubricants in food processing machines. Risk analyses and HACCP (hazard analysis critical control points) concepts made it possible … Read more
Natural oils and fats have been extensively used as lighting fuel or as lubricating oils and greases until the middle of 19th century. After that, mineral oil takes over. At present, about 90% of the lubricants use mineral oil as their base fluid. In the recent years, due to the pressure of environmental legislation and the … Read more
Liquid foundation is pigment dispersed in an emulsion system. Nowadays coated pigments are commonly used in most colour cosmetics. It has shown good properties in terms of easy application, well distribution onto the face, and colouring effect (Hollenberg, 2002). Besides the pigment, other raw materials incorporated in a liquid foundation are fillers, rheological modifiers, UV filters … Read more
NIKI Anti-fatigue Bath & Shower Gel is formulated with mild surfactants enriched with vegetable-based protein and ginseng extract. It also contains a skin NMF (natural moisturizing factor). The NMF together with the protein provide the conditioning and moisturizing effect to the skin, while ginseng, well-known in Chinese medicine, activates the blood circulation as well as nourishes … Read more
NIKI Sunscreen Lotion is formulated to contain physical and chemical sunscreen agents to provide the protection against both UVA and UVB radiation. Since exposure to UV light can also cause the skin to feel dry and taut, moisturizers are added to help to reduce or reverse the appearance of dryness and relieve the tautness of … Read more