Making large-scale cultivated meat production more affordable
14 December, 2021Aleph Farms and WACKER develop an open supply chain solution for proteins to help eliminiate cost barriers for large-scale production of cultivated meat.
Printing fake meat in 3D using cocoa butter
10 December, 2021Using an unusual combination of plant-based ingredients, researchers have created a new formula for alternative meat using a 3D printer.
Scientists stabilise vibrant blue colouring for food use
09 December, 2021Cornell researchers have discovered a method that may allow phycocyanin, the main ingredient of blue spirulina, to be used more widely as a food dye.
The science of delicious food
06 December, 2021The microscopic characteristics of some food delicacies have been studied in order to understand the mouthfeel of food and optimise techniques to create new foods.
A dash of sustainable 'wonky' seltzer
02 December, 2021Dash Water from the UK has recently launched its 'wonky fruit' infused sparkling waters into the Australian market.
A natural way to manufacture wild strawberry flavour
22 November, 2021A fungus has been used by scientists to produce a natural wild strawberry scent.
Researchers use AI to design the ultimate chickpea
17 November, 2021Scientists at The University of Queensland have designed the 'perfect' chickpea, with potentially higher yields — which could be a boon for meat alternatives.
Spice industry heating up in Northern Australia
10 November, 2021Research is being conducted in the country's warm northern regions to see how spices might be grown industrially in the area.
Taxes on sugary drinks work — mostly!
09 November, 2021Research shows that sugar taxes on soft drinks can be successful, but only if consumers are aware that their drinks are being taxed.
FSANZ requests comments on new enzyme source
08 November, 2021A 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, 2021An 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, 2021Scientists 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, 2021Scientists 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, 2021A 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, 2021The US guidance provides voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers across 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods.
