Masterchef Mars: ‘astronauts’ cook in a Hawaiian lava field
12 July, 2012Six scientists will undertake a simulated Mars mission in Hawaii to test new forms of food and food preparation strategies for deep-space travel.
Breast milk may increase risk of nut allergies, study finds
12 July, 2012Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life could be linked to an increased risk of nut allergies, new research has found.
The right rice may help control diabetes, CSIRO study finds
11 July, 2012Most rice has a low or medium glycemic index (GI), new research has shown, which could have positive implications for those managing diabetes or aiming for a low-GI diet.
Report on low UK salt intake is a “wake-up call” for Australia
27 June, 2012The UK Department of Health has released a report showing that UK dietary salt intake is the lowest in the Western world, at 8.1 g per day. In comparison, Australians consume 9 g per day.
Australian children consuming less food colour than 2008: report
26 June, 2012Australian children are consuming lower levels of food colours than in 2008, a new FSANZ report has shown.
Kellogg achieves salt-reduction target
13 June, 2012Kellogg Australia has reached its 2010 commitment to reduce salt levels in its Corn Flakes and Rice Bubbles cereal products by 20%, eight months ahead of schedule.
Most Australians are not consuming enough dairy, UniSA study shows
08 June, 2012Most Australians aren’t getting their recommended three serves of dairy a day, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have found. Apparently, 73% of women and 58% of men fail to consume their recommended daily intake. Teenagers are worse than adults, with 62% of boys and 83% of girls not managing to consume the recommended amount.
Symposium on vitamin D fortification in Australia
08 June, 2012The issue of vitamin D fortification will be debated at a symposium in Melbourne next week. Australian and international experts will meet to discuss whether more vitamin D should be allowed into the Australian food supply to combat vitamin D deficiency.
Research shows educational campaigns on sodium are effective
08 June, 2012There’s good and bad news on the sodium consumption front. University of Arkansas reasearchers have found that non-hypertensive consumers do not consider sodium content when selecting restaurant food, but that educational campaigns about the negative health effects of sodium are effective.
UNSW and Korean NIAS to research food allergies and food safety technologies
22 May, 2012Innovative food processing techniques could soon be helping to minimise the adverse health effects of food allergens. The food allergy research group at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), led by Dr Alice Lee, is developing nanosensors to better detect allergens in food, while researching how allergens change during food processing and how this affects the human reaction.
Acrylamide levels in NZ potato crisps reduced: study
18 May, 2012Efforts by New Zealand potato crisp manufacturers to reduce acrylamide in their products have been successful, resulting in a two-thirds reduction in acrylamide concentrations since 2006.
iPhone app for food allergy sufferers launched
15 May, 2012As part of 2012 Food Allergy Awareness Week, GS1 Australia has announced an iPhone app that gives consumers access to extended labelling product data. The GS1 GoScan was launched yesterday and will be available from September. By scanning a product’s barcode, consumers can receive comprehensive product data, including allergen information, ingredient lists, nutritional content, Daily Intake information and dietary information such as Kosher, Halal, vegan, organic.
Cacao and soy improve CVD biomarkers in women with type 2 diabetes
10 May, 2012Post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes can significantly improve biomarkers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by consuming cacao flavonoids and soy isoflavones, a recent study has shown. The double-blind controlled clinical study, published in Diabetes Care in February, was led by Peter J Curtis, funded by Diabetes UK and supported by Frutarom and Barry Callebaut. The study assessed the effect of dietary flavonoids on CVD risk in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes on established statin and hypoglycaemic therapy.
Most foods contain acceptable sulfite levels, FSANZ study shows
08 May, 2012Most foods contain sulfites at acceptable levels, a recent FSANZ survey has shown. The survey examined sausages, cordials and dried fruit and found that sulfite levels in almost all foods tested were well below those allowed in the Food Standards Code.
DuPont opens $40m agriculture research facility
12 April, 2012DuPont has opened a US$40 million plant genetics research facility as part of its commitment to increasing agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. Experts in plant physiology, molecular biology and bioinformatics will focus on plant breeding and developing new transgenic products, with the aim of developing and testing new products and traits in Pioneer’s research and development pipeline, the company said.
