singapore-develops-food-inks-from-frozen-vegetables

February 5, 2021 | Science News

Singapore develops food inks from frozen vegetables

Food inks are usually made from pureed foods in liquid or semi-solid form, then 3D-printed by extrusion from a nozzle, and assembled layer by layer Researchers from Nanyang Technological University,…
nus-engineers-create-smart-aerogel-that-turns-air-into-drinking-water

January 19, 2021 | News

NUS engineers create ‘smart’ aerogel that turns air into drinking water

One kilogramme of the new material generates enough drinking water to meet a household’s daily need, and does not require any external power source Researchers at the National University of…
study-reveals-80-of-singapore-elderly-at-risk-of-malnutrition-have-low-muscle-mass

January 15, 2021 | Nutrition

Study reveals 80% of Singapore elderly at risk of malnutrition have low muscle mass

High prevalence of low muscle mass among 4 in 5 older adults in Singapore at risk of malnutrition New Phase Two findings from the SHIELD study by Singapore based Changi…
singapore-creates-gut-friendly-probiotic-coffee-and-tea-drinks

January 12, 2021 | Nutrition

Singapore creates gut friendly probiotic coffee and tea drinks

Many health benefits of tea have been linked to it containing ‘polyphenol’ molecules Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks…
turtletree-labs-focuses-on-food-grade-growth-factors

January 7, 2021 | Singapore

TurtleTree Labs focuses on food grade growth factors

TurtleTree Scientific will be working with cell-based meat companies on the production of food grade growth factors Singapore based startup TurtleTree Labs has announced the launch of TurtleTree Scientific, dedicated…
singapore-food-agency-gives-nod-to-sale-of-cell-cultured-meat

December 1, 2020 | Singapore

Singapore Food Agency gives nod to sale of cell-cultured meat

The approval, granted to global food technology company Eat Just, follows years of exploration in the alternative protein space The Singapore government’s food regulation authority Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has…
austrianovas-bac-in-a-box-technology-protects-probiotics-from-stomach-acid

December 1, 2020 | Nutraceuticals

Austrianova’s ’Bac-in-a-Box’ technology protects probiotics from stomach acid

Acid protective properties of Bac-in-a-Box published in Microbial Cell Factories highlighting its enhanced and more efficacious delivery of probiotics as well as of oral living vaccines Austrianova announced on 30 Nov…
singapore-reveals-healthy-food-labels-that-work-and-dont-work

November 17, 2020 | Singapore

Singapore reveals “Healthy food labels that work and don’t work”

A Duke-NUS Medical School study finds that new labels may be needed to help consumers make healthier food purchases. Many products display Physical Activity Equivalent (PAE) labels on food and beverages.…
ingredion-acquires-verdient-foods-to-accelerate-growth-in-plant-based-proteins

November 13, 2020 | Ingredients

Ingredion acquires Verdient Foods to accelerate growth in plant-based proteins

By end of 2020, Company expects total investment in plant-based proteins to increase to over USD$200 million from USD$185 million Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to…
singapore-studies-precision-diet-for-chronic-kidney-disease-patients

November 13, 2020 | Nutrition

Singapore studies precision diet for chronic kidney disease patients

A Singapore study finds patients with chronic kidney disease need tailored nutrition guidance, as well as better communication with doctors and family support, to empower them to manage their condition.…