A leading UK food science expert has spoken out on the dangers of glycerol in sugar-free slushies, suggesting that using the e-number could be an 'unintended consequence of the sugar tax'.

Tiny copper 'nano-flowers' have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and ...

The conversion of glycerol to lactic acid is an important area of research due to the increasing availability of glycerol as a by-product of biodiesel production. Lactic acid is a valuable ...

Glycerol is a solid polyol that belongs to the alcohol family of chemical substances. It has a thick consistency, is transparent, and does not have any odor. Lipids are formed through the process ...

Add 10 to 15 drops of glycerol to the depression in the center of a pile of finely ground potassium permanganate in an evaporating dish on a heat proof surface. Stand back! Within a few seconds, the ...

This results in the formation of glycerol and a salt - soap. \(Fat/Oil + Sodium\, Hydroxide \rightarrow Soap + Glycerol\) Fats and oils are esters made from glycerol and long chain fatty acids.

This agar is used to identify organisms that are capable of producing the enzyme lipase. This enzyme is secreted and hydrolyzes triglycerides to glycerol and three long chain fatty acids. These ...

The completion of chromosome synXVI allows scientists to explore new possibilities in metabolic engineering and strain ...