Algatechnologies AstaPure 2% astaxanthin water-soluble emulsion
07 March, 2012Israeli company Algatechnologies has developed a 2% natural astaxanthin in a liquid-emulsion format under the AstaPure brand name.
$7m dairy research centre opens at Gatton
07 March, 2012A $7 million dairy research centre focusing on subtropical dairy production has opened at The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus.
Kiwis protecting kiwis from PSA threat
03 March, 2012Researchers in New Zealand are working with the kiwifruit industry to combat the PSA disease that has threatened the $1 billion industry.
Test tube hamburgers
28 February, 2012Instead of paddock to plate, your hamburger could soon be making a journey from the test tube. Two scientists outlined their research into meat substitutes grown in the lab at the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) annual meeting on 19 February, revealing new possibilities for more sustainable meat production to feed the world’s growing population.
Probiotic lengthens lifespan of mice
20 January, 2012The mammalian gut is home to hundreds of bacterial species that contribute to food digestion and, in some cases, inflammatory gut diseases. Probiotics, beneficial bacterial species, can enhance gut health by keeping the resident bacteria in check. Now, a team of researchers at the Riken Innovation Center in Wako, Japan, including Mitsuharu Matsumoto, report that administration of the probiotic bacterial strain Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis LKM512 to mice can lengthen their lifespan.
Pill to prevent listeriosis may be on the horizon
20 January, 2012Modified probiotics, the beneficial bacteria touted for their role in digestive health, could one day decrease the risk of Listeria infection in people with susceptible immune systems, according to Purdue University research.
Tasting fat
17 January, 2012Human tongues apparently recognise and have an affinity for fat, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. They have found that variations in a gene can make people more or less sensitive to the taste of fat.
Food pairing and shared flavour compounds
20 December, 2011In a search to uncover the patterns and principles people use in choosing ingredient combinations beyond individual taste and recipes, a team looked at the key ingredients of 56,498 online recipes and then analysed those ingredients for shared flavour compounds. The results showed differences between Eastern and Western dietary preferences.
Peruvian cacao collection trip yields treasures
04 October, 2011Chocolates are always in demand - from Valentine’s Day and beyond. In the chocolate world, the fastest growing segment of the industry is fine-flavour, high-end chocolates. Until now, the source of these specialised confections has been largely limited to small regions of Venezuela and Ecuador.
Fonterra and First Milk to boost premium whey protein ingredients in Europe
08 September, 2011A strategic joint venture between Fonterra and UK-based First Milk aims to produce European sourced premium whey proteins to meet the nutrition ingredient demands of European customers and add value to the whey side stream of the cheese making process.
Nutritional bioactives for baby food to be developed by CSIRO and Clover
19 August, 2011CSIRO and Clover Corporation are working together to investigate how nutritional bioactives can be combined in baby formulas with the natural essential Omega 3 fatty acid DHA, to improve the ability of infants to absorb bioactive ingredients that can boost their immune systems.
Spanish researchers discover a novel and potent antioxidant
01 August, 2011A team of researchers from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology have identified a novel and potent natural antioxidant occurring in tomato plants.
Sugar waste may help fight obesity
18 July, 2011It sounds counterintuitive: add sugar cane extract to a fatty diet and achieve weight loss? But that could be the way of the future if clinical trials pan out.
Salmonella infections increasing in the US
04 July, 2011Food safety annual report card targets hard-to-prevent infection.
Survey shows no health implications from antimicrobial resistance
22 June, 2011A survey has shown no human health implications from antimicrobial resistance.
