Food Science Behind Barbecue

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has provided insight into the food science behind barbecue. Guy Crosby, PhD, IFT spokesperson, addresses how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.
1. How does using a marinade make meat...
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Chia Seeds May Be Potential Natural Ingredient

Chia seeds may be potential natural ingredient as the consumer demand for natural, healthy and non-animal source food ingredients are on the rise.


A new study from the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows that chia seeds when placed in water...
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Different Types of Vinegar May Benefit Health

A new review article in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), reports on recent studies showing different types of vinegars that may benefit human health.
The earliest known use of vinegar dates back more than 10,000 years ago and has been used as...
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Coffee Bean Acoustics

Coffee beans roasted into second crack. Credit: Preston S. Wilson

People around the world are drawn to coffee’s powerful allure — for its beloved smell, and taste, and for the caffeine boost it provides. As you enjoy your coffee beverage, however, odds are good you’re...
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Schmacon Takes Bacon To The Next Level

Schmacon is an all-beef alternative to traditional pork bacon. Credit: Schmaltz Products, LLC

Schmaltz Products developed an innovative alternative to pork bacon is made of “smoked and cured glazed beef slices” and has half the fat and calories and 60% less sodium than...
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Soil Bacteria May Provide Clues To Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

New research findings suggest that most genes from soil bacteria are not poised to contribute to antibiotic resistance in infectious bacteria.


Drug-resistant bacteria annually sicken 2 million Americans and kill at least 23,000. A driving force behind this growing public health threat is the...
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Red Wine Can Help Prevent Cavities

A new research can lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer side effects. Researchers found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities.


A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract,...
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Olive Oil On Your Salad Can Protect From Hypertension

A new study shows that nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can help protecting you from hypertension. It explains why some previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet can reduce blood pressure.


A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables,...
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Can Plants And Animals Evolve To Keep Pace With Climate Change?

A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that for at least one widely-studied plant, the European climate is changing fast enough that strains from Southern Europe already grow better in the north than established local varieties.
Small and fa...
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EFSA Reports: Pesticide Residue In Food Adherence Rates Above 97%

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reported that over 97% of samples tested in the latest monitoring programme of pesticides in food contain residue levels that fall within permissible limits.


Over 97% of samples tested in the latest Europe-wide monitoring programme of pesticides in...
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Can Stem Cells Be A Source For Eco-Friendly Meat?

In the new study scientists outline a potential meat manufacturing process, starting with a vial of cells taken from a cell bank and ending with a pressed cake of minced meat.


The scientific progress that has made it possible to dream of a future in which faulty organs could be regrown from ...
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Bacteria Can Linger On Airplane Surfaces For Days

A new research finds that bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins even up to seven days.


Disease-causing bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins for days, even up to a week, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the...
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Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs (Corn Cakes) have been recalled because the product has been detected to be contaminated with mycotoxins.
The recalled product is Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs (Corn Cakes) packaged in 120g packs with EAN barcode: 3596710323210 and Best before date: 2...
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Mobile Phones Can Cause Allergic Reactions

Mobile phones and related devices have been identified as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).


Studies have identified mobile phones and related devices as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis...
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El CDTI Certifica A Biótica Un Equipo Biosensor Para La Detección Automatizada De La Bacteria E. Coli

Biótica. Credit: Damián Llorens

Gracias al apoyo del programa Innocash, programa gestionado por la Fundación Genoma España, la empresa Biótica, ubicada en el Parque Científico de la Universidad Jaume I Espaitec, ha desarrollado un sistema automatizado de laboratorio que permite la detección r...
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Olive Oil Supplements May Protect Against the Adverse Vascular Effects of Air Pollution

A new study shows that olive oil supplements may help protecting against some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution.


Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study...
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3M Petrifilm Salmonella Express System Receives First AOAC Official Methods of Analysis Validation

3M Food Safety announced that its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Salmonella Express System has been validated through AOAC INTERNATIONAL as a First Action Official Method of Analysis (OMA method number 2014.01) for the detection of Salmonella in raw ground beef, cooked breaded chicken nuggets, raw ground chick...
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New Strains Could Boost Consumer Acceptance Of Fuji Apples

A new long-term study finds new strains of Fuji apples. The introduction of new ‘Fuji’ strains could increase the apple’s popularity and drive up consumer approval.


Fuji apples have become increasingly popular among consumers, but the apple variety faces some challenges on...
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Biotica’s E. coli Rapid Detection Techniques Certified

Centre for Technological and Industrial Development (CDTI, in Spanish) certified Biótica’s rapid detection techniques for pathogen microorganisms. Biótica has developed an automated laboratory system that rapidly detects the E. coli bacterium.
 
Biótica. Credit: Damián Llorens

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Free Access to Aquaculture Research Infrastructures

Aquaculture Infrastructures for Excellence in European Fish Research (AQUAEXCEL) invites proposals from European research groups for scientific research that utilises the facilities of any of the participating Aquaculture Research Infrastructures. The 8th AQUAEXCEL Call for Access is now open,...
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