Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR assays and Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Food Safety System
01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific SureTect System is a designed to quickly and accurately detect foodborne pathogens in a broad range of foods.
Virtual tongue developed to predict taste of food products
25 November, 2019Researchers are developing a 'virtual tongue' that can detect foods for natural ligands aimed at taste receptors, thus predicting the taste of food.
Preparing our pork industry for African Swine Fever
25 November, 2019Australian Government agencies, butchers and farmers are preparing themselves against the potential incursion of African Swine Fever in Queensland.
7 food fraud trends identified
20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: SAI GlobalFood fraud affects 10% of all commercially sold food products; here, SAI Global identifies the 7 most common food fraud trends affecting the industry.
Coming to grips with wine acidity
19 November, 2019Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered how it may be possible to manipulate the acidity of wines without the costly addition of tartaric acid.
Development for peanut allergy sufferers
14 November, 2019A study has found that a single injection of an antibody treatment can allow those with peanut allergies to consume peanut protein after two weeks.
MSG instead of salt, study reveals how it could benefit
13 November, 2019A US study has revealed that a shift towards using glutamates as a replacement for some salt in certain processed food could reduce sodium dietary intake by up to 8%.
Cereal killer
08 November, 2019Scientists have uncovered the origins of one of the world's deadliest strain of cereal rust disease, which threatens global food security.
The perfect freeze
06 November, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdClarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing method in 1924, which is still used today. But what are some of the current challenges for the frozen food industry?
'Hyper-palatable' foods defined
06 November, 2019What constitutes a 'hyper-palatable' food, ie, one that we can't stop eating? A US study has provided a data-driven definition and revealed their prevalance.
Healthier diets are reportedly better for the environment
05 November, 2019Researchers have linked the health impacts of food to their overall environmental impact, revealing that healthier diets are better for the environment.
Australian Gin: The Book
28 October, 2019Australian Gin: The Book provides information about Australian distilleries and the challenges they face, while providing valuable information about gin.
Modified grasshoppers are on the menu
24 October, 2019Researchers have modified the fatty acid composition of a breed of grasshopper, used in Africa as a food source, to make them more nutritious for humans.
Making chocolate that melts in your mouth
23 October, 2019Researchers are developing a better understanding of the tempering process, which could help manufacturers save costs and improve the mouthfeel of chocolate.
3D printing of chocolate, a new approach
22 October, 2019Researchers in Singapore have developed a new approach for the 3D printing of chocolate using cold extrusion instead of the conventional hot-melt extrusion method.
