Grain Legume Crops: Valuable Sources Of Micronutrients

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan have examined four types of grain legumes – field peas, lentils, chickpeas, and common bean and found these legumes have up to twice the micronutrients as cereals.


Popular diets across the world typically focus on the right balance of...
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Scientists Retrace Citrus’ Earliest Roots To Find Genes For Resistance To Citrus Greening

Scientists from University of Florida have analyzed the genome sequences of 10 citrus varieties to find and deploy genes for resistance to citrus greening, a bacterial infection devastating crops.


That orange you’re enjoying may have been grown in Florida, but its deepest ancestral roots s...
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Sainsbury's Recalls Pitted Black Olives

UNITED KINGDOM – Sainsbury’s is recalling its ‘by Sainsbury’s’ pitted black olives 350g jars, because a limited number of jars may contain small pieces of glass. If you have bought the product, with a ‘best before’ date of 3 April 2017, do not eat it....
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Biomaterials For Bone Regeneration From Beer Brewing Waste

Researchers at the UPM and the CSIC have developed biomaterials to be used as support for bone regeneration from the food industry waste, mainly bagasse (residue) from beer brewing.


As a result of a research study conducted by researchers from the Centre for Biomedical Technology of...
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Residuos De La Producción De Cerveza Ayudan A La Regeneración Ósea

Investigadores de la UPM y del CSIC desarrollan materiales biocompatibles a partir del bagazo como alternativa a algunas prótesis actuales.
Osteoblastos de ratón creciendo sobre matrices 3D desarrolladas a partir de residuos de la industria alimentaria (Autores: Milagros Ramos y Ana Martínez Se...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 23

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 03/06/2014, prohibited substance nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) (8.1 µg/kg – ppb) was detected in frozen rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from China. The product was ...
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Surfactants Can Help To Minimise The Use Of Plant Protection Products

Researchers from Malmö University studied the interaction between the plant’s barrier, plant protection products and adjuvants that are added to increase the effect of the plant protection product.


Anton Fagerström at Malmö University, Sweden, has investigated the interaction between the ...
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New Tool to Help Improve Food Safety Launched By red24assist

red24assist has launched Gap Analysis Tool to help food and drink manufacturers improve the standards of food safety.


Product recall crisis expert red24assist, has launched a new comprehensive Gap Analysis Tool (GAT) to help improve the standards of food safety on a global scale.
The...
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Allergic Reactions’ Basis Discovered

Scientists at the Vetmeduni Vienna discovered the reason why many people are allergic to birch.


The reason why many people are allergic to birch pollen has not been fully clarified yet. It is known that a specific birch pollen protein causes the immune system to overreact. What makes it an...
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New EU Reforms Fail European Wildlife

Despite political proclamation of increased environmental focus, experts argue that the European Union’s recent agricultural reforms are far too weak to have any positive impact on the continent’s shrinking farmland biodiversity, and call on member states to take action.
About half...
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Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé Recalled

FRANCE – Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé has been recalled because presence of mycotoxines (deoxynivalenol) has been detected in the product. Therefore the product is fit for consumption.
The recalled product is Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé packaged in sachet 250g, with barcode: ...
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Wrapid Fajita Chicken Tortilla Wrap Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – The Good Food Company Ltd is recalling Wrapid Fajita Chicken Tortilla Wraps because the product contains milk, which is not mentioned in the allergy advice box. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its...
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Researchers Find Chemicals That Treat Citrus Greening

Researchers from the University of Florida found a possible treatment in the lab for citrus greening, a disease devastating citrus industry.


A University of Florida research team is cautiously optimistic after finding a possible treatment in the lab for citrus greening, a disease devastating...
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School Gardens Can Teach About Nutrition While Boosting Physical Activity

A new study from the Cornell University finds that planting a school garden into elementary school activities can teach about nutrition while boosting physical activity and exercise.
 
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A two-year Cornell University study of 12 elementary schools in New York state finds...
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To Have Or Not To Have Breakfast?

Researchers show that neither regular consumption nor regular of skipping breakfast, has no influence on weight.


Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Nutritionists regularly suggest it be eaten each morning for many health benefits, including weight loss and weight...
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Is Beverages Sugar Fructose Content What Labels Say?

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds higher ratio of fructose to glucose in popular beverages. Soda consumers may be drinking more fructose than labels reveal.


Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to...
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New Edible Films Can Help To Preserve Bread Longer

Scientists developed new edible films containing oils from clove and oregano that preserve bread longer than commercial additives.


Essential oils have boomed in popularity as more people seek out alternatives to replace their synthetic cleaning products, anti-mosquito sprays and medicines. Now...
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New Smartphone App For Diabetics

Scienitists at the University of Bern have developed an app for smartphones, GoCARB, which automatically calculates the carbohydrate content of a meal.
 
The GoCARB prototype application in use. On the right, a screenshot of the application’s interface provides the estimated volumes and c...
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Ice Cream Coldness, Creaminess Or Texture On Your Screen

Researchers at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (CSIC) have used the technique to visualise the ‘perceptions’ experienced when eating an ice cream, which will help manufacturers improve product quality.


Changes in coldness, creaminess or texture that we experience...
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Stock Up On Healthy Food For Growing Teens

Dieticians suggest that parents can and should still take the initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy food to eat.


Refrigerators and pantries across the country are bracing for the seasonal assault from teenagers who are now done with school and will eat most of their meals at...
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