This article is specifically discuss about a recent research done by Su et al (2021) about the effect of Ramadan Fasting on Gut Microbiome. In this particular research, they collected the samples of feces and blood from the subjects, and also took the longitudinal physiologic data in 2 cohorts, in 2 years. Results showed that […]
How to Choose the Right Plastic Packaging for Food?
Based on The Regulation of Ministry of Industry in Indonesia no. 24/M-IND/PER/2/2010, the inclusion of the Food Grade Logo (Logo Tara Pangan) and recycling code of plastic packaging are mandatory for every plastic food packaging. Basically, there are two types of plastic which are: Thermoplastic resin: that can be deformed when heated Thermoset resin: only […]
Food Packaging: Types and Characteristics
Food packaging is a material used as a container or and/or wraps food both directly with food or not (BPOM, 2019). The functions of food packaging are as container for storage, setup, transport and protection and extended shelf life to avoid food spoilage. It also can be used as a media for food information and […]
The Benefits of Ramadan Fasting for Health
Fasting is abstained from eating and drinking, mostly done for religious devotion. There are many religions practice fasting, usually for special occasions. This month (Ramadan) is a special holy month in Islamic (lunar) calendar for about 1.8 billions Muslims in the world. All eligible Muslims who already reach puberty have the obligation to do intermittent […]
Effect of Food Technology Education to Climate Change and Poverty (by: Andrean Wangsa)
We are living in an era of severe mass extinction, due to air and water pollution which contaminates and reduces the worldwide biodiversity including both plants and animals, this results in global warming, oxygen deficiency, and loss of agricultural and forestry products. This causes a slow but steady increase in price throughout the years, and […]
Essential Nutrients for Boosting Immunity Against Covid-19
Consumption of good nutritious food is essential in forming a strong immune system. Boost your immunity and help protect yourself from infections, flu-like diseases (including the Covid-19) and other health problems by consuming nutritious foods in your daily meals. Although food is not entirely as an antidote to viral infections, good nutrition will provide extra […]