By Courtney Bir, Nathan Dethloff, Rodney Holcomb, JJ Jones and Josh Campbell. Learn about Kosher and halal, two distinct types of ritual slaughter observed by people practicing Jewish and Muslim religions, respectively. In this fact sheet we discuss the requirements for both kosher and halal, as well as considerations for meat producers interested in ritual slaughter.

By Aaron Essary. Learn about the use and different forms of Free Sulfur Dioxide in winemaking.

By William McGlynn, Ravi Jadeja, Renee’ Albers-Nelson and Darren Scott. Learn about the newest major food allergen.

By Nurhan Turgut Dunford. Learn about basic information on emulsifiers commonly used for formulating food products and tips for selecting a suitable one.

By Timothy J. Bowser and Ravi Jadeja. Learn the purpose of PFDs and how to improve and utilize the process of flow diagramming as a tool for the F&A industries.

By Stephanie Baker, Reneé Albers-Nelson and Justin McConaghy. Learn what is allowed and not allowed in a homemade food business according to the Homemade Food Freedom Act.

Understand the components of coconut oil and the benefits of replacing everyday cooking oil with the substance.

By Deana Hildebrand PhD, RD, LD, Christine Walters, MS, RDN, Tori Compton. Learn more about complex carbohydrates during pregnancy.