In the competitive world of food retail and food production the
quality of a food product is of uppermost importance. Scientists in
the US claim to have come up with a novel alternative to the human
taster for apples - a robot.
Men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer should try to reduce
the levels of fat and calcium in their diet in order to delay the
onset of a more serious form of the disease, according to research
from the US - a dilemma for those...
A simple hormone could be the answer for millions of people
worldwide suffering from obesity. An international team of
scientists claim to have discovered a gut hormone that could
significantly decrease the appetite, reducing the...
This week we reported on new research that suggests the dairy
ingredient casein could be used in the packaging and coating of
foods. Today we learn that food scientists at the University of
Arkansas have created an edible film that...
Researchers in the UK claim to have devised a new method of
selectively oxidising terpenes to produce compounds of particular
interest to the perfumery, flavour and pharmaceutical industries.
Scientists at Oxford have developed a...
A scientist at the US Agricultural Research Service has received a
patent for her method to turn a milk protein into water-resistant
films that could be used to coat or package foods.
Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets which have become popular in
recent years may be good at helping people lose weight rapidly, but
they could also be damaging their kidneys and their bones,
according to researchers at the University...
German pectin specialist Herbstreith & Fox claimed this week
that it is endeavouring to exploit the raw materials used for
pectin production as completely as possible with regards to process
integrated environmental protection...
UK manufacturer and supplier of texture analysis equipment Lloyd
Instruments announced this week that it has launched a new test
fixture designed specifically to meet the quality assessment
requirements of spaghetti, pasta and noodlesproducers.
In May this year we reported on a US study that suggested workers
in the food-flavouring manufacturing industry may be at risk of
developing an irreversible type of damage to the lungs. This week a
new study implies that some workers...
New research from the UK has revealed that selenium (Se) levels in
British bread-making wheats are 10 to 50 times lower than in their
American or Canadian counterparts. The study, published in the
Journal of the Science of Food and...
A substance derived from dogfish sharks suppresses appetite and
decreases body weight in rodents making it a potential anti-obesity
treatment, according to new research.
UK researchers announced a first this week when they reported their
discovery of how lobsters change colour - the findings could herald
in new food colourings, dyestuffs and drug delivery mechanisms.
Claims that the US Food & Drug Administration was unduly
influenced by the US food industry when drawing up its guidelines
on fish consumption and mercury have been refuted by the National
Food Processors Association (NFPA).
Wholegrains are in the news again this week with the release of a
new study from the US that suggests a diet rich in wholegrains
could not only protect against cardiovascular disease, but also
type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
Eating fish benefits those who are at high risk for ischemic heart
disease (IHD), finds a new study. The research also shows that
sudden cardiac deaths occur less frequently in those who regularly
eat ocean fish, a major source of...
The odd Gin & Tonic sipped after the age of 55 could be far
more beneficial to the health than when consumed young, finds a new
study published in this week.
Solvay Interox, a subsidiary of US chemical and pharmaceutical
Solvay group, produces polyglycerol-3, a food additive that can be
used in baked goods, shortening, salad dressings.
A study published in The Lancet this week suggests that
although people in developing countries often lack zinc in their
diets, taking supplements during pregnancy could harm the early
mental development of their children.
Peanuts are not normally considered a diet food - primarily because
they are known to have a relatively high caloric level - but a new
study in the US has shown that they can be an effective diet food
because they act as an appetite...
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), a
global food science and technology organisation, claims to have
identified agro-based economic development in Africa as a focus of
its core activities.
Insufficient intake of minerals iron, zinc and calcium in the diet
could lead to unhealthy increases in cadmium uptake in the kidney
and liver, according to scientists in the US.
In a bid to improve the delivery of micronutrients as supplements
in processed foods US company BioDelivery Sciences International
has initiated a collaboration project with a food processor in the
United States.
Research illuminating the complexities of the celebrated double
helix inherent to all living organisms, DNA, took a further step
forward this week when a team of scientists in Australia claimed
have isolated the gene that produces...
As the United States celebrates National Ice Cream week this week,
the media is awash with reports from companies and associations
boasting a multitude of reports linked to this popular food
product.
Two recent studies of children's breakfast eating habits in the US
suggest that youngsters who eat oatmeal at the start of the day
could perform better in memory tests.
European food research institute NIZO is to host a conference that
aims to present the most recent developments in dairy technology
and will focus on the relationship between food texture and taste
and new and advanced process technologies.
UK-based ginger processor, Ungerer has developed a natural ginger
flavour for use in the bakery industry as a complete or partial
replacement for ground ginger.
Scientists from Greece have reported a possible link between liver
damage similar to that caused by hepatitis and the consumption of
herbal tea meant to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
An American survey has found that while many people know what
lactose intolerance is, most of them are still unaware of the best
ways of dealing with it.
Croda Healthcare, a division of UK-based speciality chemicals
manufacturer Croda Oleochemicals, is to market a new range of soy
nutraceuticals derived from whole soybeans. The company claims that
unlike many other soy-based dietary...
Reports on apparently worrying research on the risks of
vegetarianism has been dismissed as inaccurate scaremongering by
the scientists who carried it out.
A diet of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables could be an
effective way of helping the brain stay healthy. According to new
research, US scientists claim that evidence from their animal
studies show a correlation between antioxidants...
Omega-3 DHA, developed by Clover Corp, is to be added to a new
bread called Tip Top Up produced by food company George Weston
Foods, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, IndustrySearch.com
reports.
A series of research projects from the UK Food Standards Agency
have concluded that "it is extremely unlikely that genes from
genetically modified (GM) food can end up in bacteria in the gut of
people who eat them," the...
Each year the popularity of polyphenolic antioxidants gains pace as
new studies surface that highlight the beneficial effect of
antioxidants on our health. Good news for the health professional
and the food scientists arrived recently...
Take a look in the mirror, what do you see? An apple, a pear?
Obesity is a growing problem in Europe and currently one of the
main risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Scientists have suggested
that the type of fat in your diet may have...
The polyphenols in red wine have already been shown to help lower
the risk of heart disease, but the latest research from Spain - one
of Europe's largest wine producing nations - shows that it can also
help fight the onset of...
Danish food ingredients company Danisco is to launch the first of
two new probiotic bacteria cultures developed by Australasian
companies Fonterra Research Centre (NZDRI) and NZMP Ltd.
New research from the National University of Singapore and the
Cancer Research organisation suggests a strong link between soya
and lower breast cancer risk and suggests a possible reason for the
protective effect.
Changes to toughen current EU legislation on the labelling of
genetically modified foods were heavily criticised by Europe's
largest biotechnology lobby this week.
New European-funded research could be moving science a step closer
to understanding the complexities of obesity development in Europe,
which in turn would help health professionals to provide effective,
evidence-based dietary advice.
French people include in their diets as much animal fat as people
in many other countries, they do not smoke less and their level of
blood cholesterol is not lower. Despite all this heart disease is
low. So what's the secret?...
Taking vitamins to combat the effects of heart disease or cancer
could be a waste of time, claim researchers from Oxford
University's Clinical Trial Service.
Ongoing challenges facing the food industry include the development
of new technologies dedicated to on-line sensors in food. Recent
European funded research rose to the challenge.
Scientists are developing a hand-held sensor they say will help
save lives by quickly pinpointing the presence of a deadly E. coli
strain and other harmful germs in food and drinks, in some cases
within minutes.
