Mass spectrometry is a powerful qualitative and quantitative analytical detection technique that is used to identify and quantify an analyte in a sample by making use of its specific mass-to-charge ratio. When coupled with liquid- or gas chromatography, mass spectrometers allow for the expansion of analytical capabilities to countless applications. Liquid- vs Gas Chromatography: Chromatography […]
Graham Sutherland, Synercore’s Culture Specialist & Chief judge of the 2024 South African Dairy Championships shares a personal perspective on South Africa’s thriving dairy excellence. South Africa is blessed with unique beauty and diversity, both in nature and its people. It is therefore not surprising that we are also blessed with a unique, dynamic, and […]
HPLC – high-performance liquid chromatography The development of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques are essential to the food industry. It is invaluable for identifying and quantifying specific target analytes and can be used to ensure product quality, to comply with food standard specifications, as well as labelling requirements within the food industry. HPLC is a […]
This article by Karla Pretorius-Verneel, Synercore’s senior R&D technologist in baking, unpacks the world of baking powder – a key ingredient for achieving those light and fluffy baked goods. Baking powder is a well-known raising agent used in a wide variety of baked goods including cakes and muffins and the development thereof has been recorded […]
Breadmaking can be considered as one of the oldest food processing methods, dating back to Ancient Egypt (1300-1500) before the Common Era (CE). The breadmaking process essentially aims to convert wheat flour and other ingredients into an aerated, light, and palatable food product, explains Dewald Botha, scientist: innovation & formulation and Alister Sutton, executive innovation bakery, Synercore. Read […]