Scientists investigate low-allergy wheat breeds
21 August, 2018They have used the wheat genome map to help breed low-allergy wheat varieties and reduce the risk of diseases like coeliac and baker's asthma.
Saliva changes how food tastes
21 August, 2018Research found taste preferences are influenced by salivary proteins, and when people were repeatedly exposed to bitter foods their saliva adapted to make it more palatable.
Scientists develop natural plant-based preservative
20 August, 2018NTU scientists have found an organic food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives, keeping food fresh for longer.
Pura Shef-pro Premium Butter Replacer
13 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Peerless HoldingsPura Shef-pro Premium Butter Replacer is a premium alternative to butter. With the same melting point characteristics, colour and flavour as butter, the butter replacer is suitable for total or partial butter replacement.
Vegetarians and vegans call for more product choices
06 August, 2018Research has shown that 46% of vegans and 23% of vegetarians said they were dissatisfied with food and beverage choices.
FDA decides not all milks are milk
01 August, 2018The FDA is reviewing labelling requirements for plant-based products that are used as substitutes for dairy products, such as soy and almond milk.
This is whey unfair
01 August, 2018Contaminated whey powder in the US is causing a flurry of recalls across the nation.
Germany leads global vegan product launches
31 July, 2018Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018.
FSANZ calls for submissions on a new sweetener
25 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandSaraya hopes to permit the use of monk fruit (or luo han guo) extract as a food additive, specifically as an intense sweetener.
Eating fish lowers death risks
25 July, 2018Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked.
Diet soft drinks reduce colon cancer risks
24 July, 2018Soft drinks have a bad reputation when it comes to health, but consuming artificially sweetened beverages has been found to reduce colon cancer recurrence and death.
Some strawberry and tomato varieties may cause allergies
17 July, 2018Researchers investigated which strawberry or tomato varieties contained the fewest allergens, and how cultivation or preparation methods impacted them.
Full-fat dairy could help heart health
16 July, 2018Fears that full-fat dairy products may increase cardiovascular risk have been challenged by a new study which found whole dairy products may actually help prevent severe strokes.
CoOL info aids consumers with veggie recall
10 July, 2018Australia's now mandatory CoOL labelling means that consumers will be easily able to identify frozen vegetables sourced from Europe and subject to recall.
More money in pollination than honey for beekeepers
10 July, 2018If you have ever considered where beekeepers derive their income you would automatically think 'honey', but this is not the case for beekeepers in the US.
