The Food Files

Validating Biltong per the USDA-FSIS Requirement

In this episode of The Food Files, Peter Muriana, FAPC food microbiologist discusses his research on validating biltong, a South African dried meat product similar to beef jerky and how he achieved a greater than 5-log reduction, as regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The Ins and Outs of Nonstick Cookware

In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott discusses the ins and outs of nonstick cookware with Tim Bowser, FAPC food process engineer. The duo talks about the different types of coating, relative safety, different uses in the home versus food industry, and the advantages and disadvantages of nonstick cookware.

Marketing of Holiday Foods and Packaging

In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott, FAPC food scientist and sensory specialist, is joined with Andrea Graves, FAPC business planning and marketing specialist, to discuss holiday foods and packaging. They discuss why holiday marketing is important and its effectiveness, examples they see during various holidays, and their likes and dislikes.

Kitchen Appliances and Associated Risks

In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott, FAPC food scientist and sensory specialist, talks with William McGlynn, FAPC food scientist and horticultural products processing specialist, about some kitchen equipment and processes, including low-pressure cookers such as an InstantPot, sous vide circulator and vacuum sealers, and the risks associated with them if you don't use them properly.

Eliminating Food Waste

Food waste has emerged as an immense concern across the planet. In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott, FAPC food scientist and sensory specialist, talks with Dani Bellmer, FAPC food engineer, about why eliminating food waste is important within the food industry and what consumers can do to help the cause.

Food Trend - Transparency

We discuss the food trend transparency with Andrea Graves, FAPC business planning and marketing specialist.

Food Trend - Regional Flavors

We discuss the food trend regional flavors with Dr. Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil/oilseed specialist.

Food Trend - Probiotics

We discuss the food trend probiotics with Dr. Peter Muriana, FAPC food microbiologist.

Food Trend - No Waste

We discuss the food trend no waste with Dr. Darren Scott, FAPC food scientist and sensory specialist.

Food Trend - Meats and More

We discuss the food trend meats and more with Jake Nelson, FAPC meat processing specialist.