Fake meat too salty, research finds
11 September, 2019Meat-free alternative products are increasingly popular with consumers, but new research has found that many are packed with salt.
Analysing food products with next generation sequencing
11 September, 2019Lifeprint GmbH is using next generation sequencing to analyse genetic material DNA in food to detect contaminants and adulterations.
Personalised nutrition, how does it work?
06 September, 2019We are entering an age where science and technology can help identify which foods can best help us manage our weight and overall health.
Science to save the world's chocolate supply
04 September, 2019Mars Wrigley and the University of Queensland have produced diagnostic technology that could help prevent CSSV from infecting cocoa plants in Africa.
Thermo Scientific Orion Star T900 series automated titrators
01 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Orion Star T900 series of automated titrators offer an easy-to-use solution for potentiometric titration.
New research to save cows from M. bovis disease
28 August, 2019Researchers are trying to determine if there is a better way to prioritise the investigation of farms infected by M. bovis, a disease affecting herds of cattle.
Apple-processing facility research to improve pathogen control
22 August, 2019Three apple-processing facilities in the US, in which Listeria monocytogenes has been persistent, have been under research to improve pathogen control.
Low-calorie 'butter' made from 80% water
22 August, 2019Scientists have developed an emulsion process that uses a 4:1 water-to-oil ratio to produce a product that mimics a creamy butter, the low-cal way.
UK has healthiest packaged food, says survey
21 August, 2019A survey of food and drink products from around the world has found that the UK has the healthiest packaged consumables of the 12 countries and territories surveyed.
Healthy heart guidelines updated for meat, dairy and eggs
21 August, 2019Unflavoured full-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese option added, egg limit lifted but red meat limit placed in the latest Heart Foundation healthy heart diet guidelines.
South Australia plans to lift GM food crops ban
20 August, 2019The South Australian Government plans to lift the Genetically Modified Food Crops Moratorium on mainland South Australia, but retain it on Kangaroo Island.
High-fat diets and leaky gut bacteria can cause diabetes
16 August, 2019New research has revealed that our dietary choices can impact our gut bacteria, leading to what researchers call a 'leaky gut' and insulin resistance.
UNSW unveils Microbiome Research Centre
14 August, 2019The Microbiome Research Centre will research the effects of microbiota on gut health, and their links to diseases like obesity and diabetes.
Designing a better low-fat potato chip
09 August, 2019From first bite to swallow, researchers have developed a technique to analyse potato chips' physical characteristics to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack.
Greening is killing citrus trees, but have we found a cure?
06 August, 2019Greening is a deadly disease for citrus plants. Researchers have discovered an early detection method for it, potentially eradicating it before it spreads.
