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.
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.
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.
Norway harvests genomic expertise
14 June, 2011Norway is cooperating with Canada and Chile to sequence the salmon genome. The knowledge generated could provide the answers to several problematic issues involving Norwegian farmed salmon - and lead to major competitive advantages for companies taking part in the project.
Sugar replacement ingredients by Tate & Lyle get EFSA approval
15 April, 2011Tate & Lyle’s sugar replacement ingredients have received positive feedback from the European Food Safety Authority, as they can reduce post-prandial blood glucose responses.
Household bleach best way to combat ricin on food preparation surfaces
14 April, 2011A new study has found that ordinary household bleach is the most practical way to decontaminate food preparation surfaces that have been tainted with ricin.
Food and Health Dialogue oversees a reduction of salt in simmer sauces and processed meats
12 April, 2011As part of the Food and Health Dialogue, salt in Australian-manufactured simmer sauces, and salt and saturated fat in processed meats, is being reduced by up to 95% in some cases.
