Archaeologists find that unglazed ceramic cookware absorbs the chemical residue of present and past meals.…
Browsing: Food Science
Food science is the study of the physical, chemical, biological, and nutritional properties of food and how it is processed, preserved, and consumed. It bridges multiple disciplines—including chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition—to ensure food safety, improve quality, extend shelf life, and develop new products. Food scientists work on everything from enhancing flavors and textures to creating sustainable packaging and fortifying foods with essential nutrients. This field plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as food security, health, and sustainability. Ongoing research in food science continues to innovate how we grow, produce, and enjoy the foods that nourish us.
Some but not all U.S. metro areas could grow all the food they need locally,…
Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help stem outbreaks and avoid food waste. MIT engineers…
As a first-year graduate student studying truffle ecology at Oregon State University, Dan Luoma attended…
Efficient greenhouse complexes that will grow crops using the resources available on desert coasts could…
If you were on Cornell’s Ithaca campus last fall, you might have found a few…
How hard could roasting beans at home really be? Sam and George go head-to-head in…
For centuries, people around the world have used garlic as a spice, natural remedy, and…
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers find titanium dioxide nanoparticles produce inflammation in colon. A common…
Scientists Use CRISPR Technology to Insert Sex-Determining Gene. Scientists at the University of California, Davis,…
Diet of shochu distillation remnants is an economical way to reduce animals’ stress, improve meat…
Fish market favorites such as orange roughy, common octopus, and pink conch are among the…
While developing biodegradable food packaging from upcycled cheese whey and almond shells, the EU-funded project…
Worldwide there is a growing demand for animal products for human nutrition, despite vegan and…
Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now,…
Scientists from ITMO University’s School of Biotechnology and Cryogenic Systems actively focus on making everyday…
In the future, taking your blood pressure medication could be as simple as eating a…
Food scientist says standards needed to protect consumers and industry. Consumer demand is rising for…