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Choc science: using cocoa fruit to lower sugar in chocolate
Researchers at ETH Zurich have joined forces with the chocolate industry to investigate the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
From Aussie/American fusion-inspired hot sauce to a canned protein drink for gamers, have a look at what's new on the shelf. [ + ]
Corrugated vs smooth tubes for heat exchanger performance
In this article, Chris Little from HRS Heat Exchangers looks at the numerous benefits corrugated tubes provide over the use of smooth tubes in tubular heat exchangers. [ + ]
Pet food treat process, drying method comparison
In a new study four different drying methods for chicken breast meat, which is then used for developing pet food treats, were systematically compared. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania's multi-beverage facility gets powered up
Work has begun on 7000 solar panels that will take up all available roof space at Suntory Oceania's $400m Queensland facility, which is also the subject of a TV series. [ + ]
Upcycling kimchi cabbage waste into biodegradable plastic
Researchers have developed an upcycling technology that converts cabbage discarded during the kimchi food manufacturing process into biodegradable plastics. [ + ]
Material testing provides insights for conveyor selection
Gaining a deeper understanding of material characterisation before conveyor testing can help with optimal throughput and quality on a range of food products. [ + ]
Baby food pouch feeding method examined in first foods study in NZ
An Otago-led study debunks the concern about over- and under-eating with two types of baby's first feeding methods. [ + ]
Fake spirits: developing methods to prevent counterfeits
Around a quarter of all spirits consumed are estimated to be fake so researchers are compiling databases to identify the problem and detect and prevent counterfeits. [ + ]
An equation for flexitarian flavour that brings veggies to life
Could umami flavours be the key to a greener diet that is more viable than vegetarian ones that replicate meat products using plants? [ + ]
Australian bushfood could extend shelf life of meat
Kakadu plum is showing promise as a chemical-free alternative for meat preservation due to its natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, new reserach reveals. [ + ]
Specialised compressed air for the food industry
Compressed air is a key utility supporting the food packaging and food processing industries in Australia. [ + ]
Mars steams ahead with renewable technology for pet food process
Mars Petcare's home-grown sustainability venture Green Steam allows its Wodonga factory to use renewable steam to cook its pet food. [ + ]
E-tongue beats sniff test at white wine spoilage detection
A recent WSU study showed the e-tongue identified signs of spoilage in white wine four weeks before a human panel noticed the change and before Petri dish results. [ + ]
For the sake of saké: combating beverage fraud in Japan
In order to help combat the global issue of saké fraud, researchers have developed an analysis method to authenticate the source of the Japanese beverage. [ + ]