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Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The Scoville Heat Scale, devised by Wilbur Scoville in 1912, has long been the benchmark for measuring the pungency of chili peppers and other spicy foods. While the original method was a sensory test, modern laboratory professionals rely on more objective, precise...

Pharmaceutical Drug USP Test Methods

By Editorial Team | Jan 17, 2023

U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an organization whose main goal is to help improve human health by creating standards to ensure higher quality and safer pharmaceuticals, foods, and dietary supplements (learn more about USP standards). The FDA enforces standards set by...

X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Compound Identification: Unlocking the Secrets of Material Structure

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 17, 2023

XRD provides valuable insights into the crystal structure, phase composition, and properties of materials.

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Food Expiration Dating | Expiry | Stability

By Editorial Team | Jan 16, 2023

Did you know the only food item required by federal law to display an expiration date is infant formula? Other food products that display expiration dates voluntarily adhere to the labeling system as a way to protect the reputation of their products by ensuring...

Dietary Supplements | Polyherbal Formulation

By Editorial Team | Jan 16, 2023

A polyherbal formulation is a formulation made of two or more herbs. Polyherbalism is an Ayurvedic principle that suggests single herbal formulations are insufficient but when combined, they produce a greater result. Polyherbal formulations have recently gained...

Pharmaceutical Particle Size Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 15, 2023

Pharmaceutical particle size analysis is a fundamental aspect of drug development, manufacturing, and quality control.

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Biosimilars

By Editorial Team | Jan 14, 2023

Biosimilars are a class of pharmaceutical drug products that are similar to a currently licensed FDA biological product. Biosimilars can be more advantageous to both producers and consumers alike because they can be cheaper to produce. Biosimilar drugs differ from...