4 million Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies, study reveals
06 July, 2020Research has revealed that more than 4 million Australians are self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances.
The kokumi effect
02 July, 2020Chanterelle mushrooms lend a unique taste to savoury dishes, known as the kokumi effect. Researchers have developed a method to determine how this effect is achieved.
Aussie wine consumption stable during COVID-19 lockdown
02 July, 2020Research from the University of South Australia has shown that wine consumption rates have maintained steady pre-COVID-19 rates, even during lockdown.
Farmers can now grow food-grade wheatgrass
01 July, 2020A food-grade wheatgrass variety called MN-Clearwater has been released for public use. The variety can provide new flavours for food products.
Consumers just like beer, regardless of bitterness source
01 July, 2020A study could help in quality assurance at breweries, as it found beer consumers could be more forgiving than previously believed when it comes to bitterness.
Food additive in desserts alters gut microbiota in mice
30 June, 2020Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that the food additive titanium dioxide, also known as E171, can disrupt the gut microbiome.
COVID-19 leads to decline in US wine market volumes
25 June, 2020US wine volume sales are predicted to be flat in 2020, with consumers drinking the same amount of wine, but doing more of it at home, reveals Wine Intelligence.
Study reveals which substances make coffee bitter
22 June, 2020Researchers have provided new insights into the molecular interaction between five bitter compounds in coffee and bitter receptors.
US study: 82% of avocado oil either rancid or adulterated
22 June, 2020A study of commercial avocado oil quality and purity has found that the majority of avocado oil sold in the US is of poor quality, mislabelled or adulterated.
Plant geneticists unmask hidden mutations in tomatoes
18 June, 2020Researchers have identified long-concealed mutations within the genomes of 100 different types of tomato, which could guide efforts to tweak modern tomatoes.
Improving the fat taste in plant-based meat
17 June, 2020Motif Foodworks has announced a partnership with Dr Alejandro Marangoni at the University of Guelph to improve fat performance in plant-based foods.
How long can coronavirus survive on difference surfaces?
16 June, 2020A study published in Physics of Fluids has found that temperature, humidity and surfaces can affect coronavirus droplet survival time.
Consumer trend to immunity-boosting food post-COVID lockdown
15 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Chr. HansenChr. Hansen has revealed that consumers are more concerned about supporting their immune system since COVID-19 and predicts a trend in food with probiotics.
Winter crop production to rise
11 June, 2020The prospect of above-average rainfall in July has boosted winter crop production forecasts, with ABARES predicting a 53% increase in winter crop production.
On the shelf: Monday Distillery goes dry before July
05 June, 2020The Australian owned and operated Monday Distillery has introduced a non-alcoholic, sugar-free premade drink range in time for 'Dry July'.
