High fibre wheat that yields flour with six times the fibre of regular flour Australia will soon have access to High Fibre Wheat – a natural grown wheat that is high in amylose, where the resulting flour contains six times more fibre than standard wheat flour, without any compromise on[Read More…]
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Australia develops FODMAP cook book for people with irritable bowel syndrome
FODMAPs are found in many common foods, including fruit and vegetables, grains and cereals, nuts, legumes, dairy foods and manufactured foods A team of researchers at Australia’s Monash University have launched FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) cook book for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with recipes and[Read More…]
Australian study suggests protective effective of intermittent fasting against dementia
The study is funded by the Dementia Australia Research Foundation Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia are leading a study examining whether intermittent fasting can reduce the risk of developing dementia. Intermittent fasting, also known as time restricted eating, involves longer than usual[Read More…]
Australia links mediterranean diet with reduced risk of heart disease, death in women
Mediterranean diet has been of increasing interest because of its association with heart health A University of Sydney-led review into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in women has found women who followed a Mediterranean diet had up to 24 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 23 percent[Read More…]
DHL opens facility in Australia offering cold chain services for high-quality meat and seafood
Opens facility in Brisbane to meet surging demand for perishable goods export DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, opens its newest facility in Brisbane, Australia to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export, with an investment of AU$17 million (11 million EUR)[Read More…]
Australia-led researchers create ‘out-of-this-world’ salad for astronauts
The effect of food on the mood of the astronauts was important to the project with colour, taste, texture, freshness and flavour also considered An international team of scientists has created a salad that contains ingredients that could be grown on spacecraft and provide optimum nutrition for astronauts heading into[Read More…]
New discovery by Australia to bulk up gluten-free fibre supplement
Paving the way for improvements to the quality and quantity of psyllium crops A team of scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile[Read More…]
Australian natural-health company Blackmores introduces ultra-refined BlackSeed Oil in India
There is very little access and awareness around what natural solutions to rely on and their availability Blackmores, Australia’s leading natural health company, has launched its first-ever Ultra Refined Black Seed Oil for consumers in India. The brand aims to empower every person in the world with a natural approach[Read More…]
Australia invests $2.2 M to develop alternative proteins sector
An increase of 25 percent in plant and animal proteins required by 2050: UN An Alternative Protein Application Centre (APAC) has been granted $2.2 million to develop technology that supports a growing alternative proteins manufacturing and processing industry. According to the United Nations, an increase of 25 percent in plant[Read More…]
Azelis strengthens Asia Pacific footprint with the acquisition of Chemiplas Agencies Ltd in Australia and New Zealand
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Chemiplas Agencies Ltd one of the leading distributors of specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials and ingredients in Australia, New Zealand, and[Read More…]
