Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
Discussion about genetically-modified organisms (GMO) often focusses on the fear of Frankenstein-like creatures that might be created in the laboratory. GMOs are defined as ‘‘organisms whose genetic make-up or DNA has been altered in a
Some time back the Prime Minister of India, reportedly at the behest of BJP and some of the Civil Society Organisations, halted all trials on GM crops that were ongoing in India. It may be
The twentieth century has seen remarkable gains in health. Average life expectancy in developing countries was only 40 years in C Health determinants For the general health of the Indians there is needed a balancing
The coconut, a benevolent tree and nature’s gift to mankind, is a source of food, beverage, oilseed, fibres, timber, health products and also associated with mystery and omen in the life of people. It is
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” - Steve JobsNutraceutical industry is moving forward with the advent of new scientific technologies and innovations. Innovation, along with product quality, is fundamental to long term growth
In today’s arena of Nutraceuticals several brands do come up overcoming barriers of answering safety and products which get prescribed and get into the streamline. This is difficult especially for those consumers who care for
We all love to celebrate festivals, birthdays, achievements and successes. Every celebration comes with food and we love to eat. We all should take take time out and enjoy our traditions. While food is central
One business magazine proclaimed “Microbes maketh Man” while the Economist stated, “If Gut Bacteria are making you ill, can swapping them make you healthy”. Few areas of Biology have received as much attention as the
Biotechnology has evolved over the past 20 years from intellectually intriguing biosciences into a diversifying industries which produce useful biologicals from biocatalytic reactions to genetically modified bacteria, fungi, viruses, and plant, mammalian, and insect cells.
Nutraceuticals can be labelled best as health supplements. This category of products can provide definite health benefits - including preventive. The nutraceuticals flourished in India from the 1990s, prior to which this segment was an