Understanding Natural Cocoa Fermentation

Researchers from Germany and Switzerland have embarked upon a quest to better understand natural cocoa fermentation.


Good chocolate is among the world’s most beloved foods, which is why scientists are seeking to improve the product, and enhance the world’s pleasure. A team of...
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Last Bite Determines When You Want To Eat It Again

According to a new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, our memory for that last bite of a steak or chocolate cake may be more influential than memory for the first bite in determining when you want to eat it again.


Our memories fo...
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Eat Oatmeal, Feel Full Longer

New research finds that 150 calories of instant oatmeal provides greater satiety than equal calories of ready-to-eat oat cereal


New research published in the Nutrition Journal reveals that calorie-for-calorie, even a serving of instant oatmeal is more filling than a ready-to-eat (RTE), o...
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Extract Found In Tomatoes Can Help Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease.


A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with...
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Antimicrobial Abrasion-Resistant Coatings For Surfaces

Researchers have produced antimicrobial coatings with both silver and copper colloids with a long-term effect that kill germs reliably. The coatings are particularly suitable for hospitals, kitchens and sanitary facilities, air conditioning and ventilation systems, in food...
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Bees Play A Key Role In The Pollination Of Cultivated Plants

Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein together with students and colleagues at the University of California confirms in their experiment that insects play a key role in the pollination of cultivated plants.
A mining bee (left) and a European honey bee visiting almond blossoms in Northern California....
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Jóvenes Innovadores Desarrollan Dispositivo De Alerta Inmediata Ante Contaminación De Aguas

La tecnología diseñada por alumnos del ITESM permite que las autoridades ambientales tomen medidas inmediatas para afrontar riesgos por toxicidad en afluentes
Alumnos de doctorado del Tecnológico de Monterrey diseñaron un biosensor capaz de detectar compuestos químicos que contaminan afluentes ...
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How Much Fertilizer Is Too Much For The Climate?

Researchers from Michigan State University provide an improved prediction of nitrogen fertilizer’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural fields in their new study.
 
MSU is helping farmers around the globe apply more-precise amounts of nitrogen-based fertilizer...
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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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