Biodegradable Food Packaging That Also Increases Food Shelf Life
While developing biodegradable food packaging from upcycled cheese whey and almond shells, the EU-funded project YPACK has discovered that integrating zinc oxide and oregano essential…
Food Science
Feed of the Future: Taste-Testing Meat From Animals Fed Insects and Microalgae
Worldwide there is a growing demand for animal products for human nutrition, despite vegan and vegetarian diets becoming more popular in Western countries. Changing diets…
Eco-Friendly Superfood: Food-Grade Wheatgrass Variety Released for Public Use
Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now, more farmers will have access to growing this beneficial crop….
Food Science: Baking Self-Healing Bread and Brewing Probiotic Beer
Scientists from ITMO University’s School of Biotechnology and Cryogenic Systems actively focus on making everyday foods better, safer and more accessible. By replacing just one…
Rice Genetically Altered to Contain Anti-Hypertensive Peptides – Eating a Spoonful Lowers Blood Pressure
In the future, taking your blood pressure medication could be as simple as eating a spoonful of rice. This “treatment” could also have fewer side…
Warning on Avocado Oil Sold in the U.S.: 82% Tested Rancid or Mixed With Other Oils
Food scientist says standards needed to protect consumers and industry. Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado…
Tomato’s Hidden DNA Mutations Revealed in Genetic Study of 100 Varieties
Human appetites have transformed the tomato — DNA and all. After centuries of breeding, what was once a South American berry roughly the size of…
MIT Startup Wraps Food in Edible, Imperceptible Silk Coating for Better Shelf Life
Cambridge Crops develops an edible, imperceptible coating that might replace plastic packaging to preserve meats and produce. Benedetto Marelli, assistant professor of civil and environmental…
Chicken Whisperer: Simple Way of “Listening” to Chicks Could Dramatically Improve Welfare
A simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity, according to new…
“Unparalleled Discovery” of Ancient Skeletons Reveals First Use of Maize in Mesoamerica
Almost any grocery store is filled with products made from corn, also known as maize, in every aisle: fresh corn, canned corn, corn cereal, taco…
‘Bee’ Thankful for the Evolution of Pollen – Discovery Made With Highly Detailed Electron Scanning Microscope
University of Missouri researchers discover wildflower’s spiny pollen adapts to help plants reproduce. Have pollen. Must travel. Over 80% of the world’s flowering plants must…
Should Ripe Tomatoes Go in the Fridge? Scientific Testing Seeks to Resolve the Debate
Research team from the University of Göttingen investigates the influence of storage on the flavor of ripe tomatoes. There is much debate about the correct…
Improved Tracking of Salmonella Food-Poisoning Outbreaks With New DNA Test
The test may rapidly and sensitively distinguish subtypes of Salmonella, reports The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Researchers report the development of a sensitive and specific…
How Lasers and Vibrations Could Guarantee the Perfect Avocado
Lasers and vibrations reliably assess individual fruits’ ripeness Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready to eat’ avocados A…
New Dual-Action Coating Invented to Prevent Bacterial Cross-Contamination of Fresh Produce
Texas A&M researchers have created a coating that can be applied to surfaces like conveyor belts and collection buckets. Over the course of their journey…
The Combination of Foods You Eat Together May Raise Dementia Risk
Study finds ‘food networks’ centered on processed meats, starches may raise risk. It’s no secret that a healthy diet may benefit the brain. However, it…
The Origin of Feces: Using AI & DNA to Reliably Predict Sources of Ancient Poop
New method of discerning sources of ancient feces makes this archaeological find far more informative. The archaeological record is littered with feces, a potential goldmine…
Serious Challenges From Unsustainable Food Systems: Can We Reverse Current Trends?
The impact of global crises underscores the fragility of food systems. In addition to short-term acute shocks, long-term global demographic changes like urbanization and population…