Eating meat and social status
10 September, 2018Those who perceive themselves as having a lower socioeconomic status may eat more meat to make up for their status, as meat consumption symbolises power.
Safety concerns for artificial sweetener sucralose
07 September, 2018Research has found sucralose is metabolised in the gut and produces at least two fat-soluble compounds, which contradicts previous safety claims.
Honey fraud creates a sticky situation
05 September, 2018 by Nichola MurphyTests have found almost half of supermarket honey samples were adulterated, but are these tests accurate?
General Mills removes 'natural' label after lawsuit
31 August, 2018General Mills will stop labelling its Nature Valley Granola Bars as "Made with 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats" following legal action from three consumer groups.
Scientists investigate low-allergy wheat breeds
21 August, 2018They have used the wheat genome map to help breed low-allergy wheat varieties and reduce the risk of diseases like coeliac and baker's asthma.
Kakadu plum market to expand with $2.7 million project
21 August, 2018The Kakadu plum has been used to extend the shelf life of foods, and its applications in the food industry are set to increase with a new CRCNA project.
Saliva changes how food tastes
21 August, 2018Research found taste preferences are influenced by salivary proteins, and when people were repeatedly exposed to bitter foods their saliva adapted to make it more palatable.
Scientists develop natural plant-based preservative
20 August, 2018NTU scientists have found an organic food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives, keeping food fresh for longer.
Pura Shef-pro Premium Butter Replacer
13 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Peerless HoldingsPura Shef-pro Premium Butter Replacer is a premium alternative to butter. With the same melting point characteristics, colour and flavour as butter, the butter replacer is suitable for total or partial butter replacement.
Vegetarians and vegans call for more product choices
06 August, 2018Research has shown that 46% of vegans and 23% of vegetarians said they were dissatisfied with food and beverage choices.
FDA decides not all milks are milk
01 August, 2018The FDA is reviewing labelling requirements for plant-based products that are used as substitutes for dairy products, such as soy and almond milk.
This is whey unfair
01 August, 2018Contaminated whey powder in the US is causing a flurry of recalls across the nation.
Germany leads global vegan product launches
31 July, 2018Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018.
FSANZ calls for submissions on a new sweetener
25 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandSaraya hopes to permit the use of monk fruit (or luo han guo) extract as a food additive, specifically as an intense sweetener.
Eating fish lowers death risks
25 July, 2018Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked.
