Food design & research > Ingredients

FSANZ requests comments on new enzyme source

08 November, 2021

A call for comment has been put out by FSANZ regarding the source of an enzyme that is currently used in a variety of applications in food production.


Scientists search for impact of smoke on grapes

04 November, 2021

An American university has been granted funding to research the impact of smoke on grapes and how to prevent damage to wines.


Sugar detection science in humans may help beverage makers

26 October, 2021

Scientists have found that the body has the ability to detect whether a sweetener will contribute to its caloric intake, which may prove useful for beverage makers.


Wine by-product pomace might be nutritional goldmine

21 October, 2021

Scientists think the slush that is produced during the early stages of winemaking could be a sustainable source of useful nutritious compounds.


Scientists sniff out body's caramel receptor

18 October, 2021

A laboratory nose testing system was used to isolate exactly which receptors detect the pleasant smell of caramel.


US FDA issues salt reduction targets for processed foods

14 October, 2021

The US guidance provides voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers across 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods.


Researchers set to develop aMAIZEing organic corns

11 October, 2021

Researchers are hoping to develop new kinds of corn that can be grown according to organic farming standards.


High steaks: cell-grown meat company inks partnerships

30 September, 2021

The company, which grew its product in space in 2019, has signed deals with two of Asia's largest food companies in order to bring its steaks to market.


Food product launches: gin, dog yoghurt and more

23 September, 2021

Folklore-inspired gin, healthy immune-boosting bars and plant-based infant formula are some of the products hitting shelves right now.


Chips? Just what the doctor ordered

21 September, 2021

It might soon be possible to take medicine via a plate of hot chips, thanks to a technology being developed at the University of Queensland.


Brewing a high-tech coffee

21 September, 2021

Researchers at VTT in Finland have produced lab-grown coffee that tastes and smells like the real deal.


Buzz-iness is good for bee-free honey start-up

21 September, 2021

A Californian start-up that produces honey without any bees has seen interest from investors.


Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic

21 September, 2021

Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk.


Pulsing with life: government invests in Australian beans

13 September, 2021

The Australian Government is investing in research to commercialise the production of plant-based protein sourced from Australian-grown pulses.


Sweet deal: native bee can make lucrative and healthy sugar

30 August, 2021

A low GI sugar is produced in the gut of stingless bees and its production can be increased with a sucrose-rich diet.


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