nus-researchers-create-probiotic-drink-from-soy-pulp

August 28, 2018 | Science News

NUS researchers create probiotic drink from soy pulp

The team has filed a patent for their novel technique. Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have given okara, the residue from the production of soy milk…
australian-university-turns-food-waste-into-potent-bio-fertiliser

August 21, 2018 | Science News

Australian University turns food waste into potent bio-fertiliser

Designed and patented by Townsville-based company VRM, Bio-Regen grinds up food waste and mixes it with water and an inoculant containing special microbes. James Cook University, an Australian university has…
average-salt-consumption-safe-for-heart-finds-a-study

August 10, 2018 | Science News

Average salt consumption safe for heart, finds a study

The study followed 94,000 people, aged 35 to 70, for an average of eight years in communities from18 countries around the world and found there an associated risk of cardiovascular…
researchers-uncover-malting-characteristics-of-barley-grain

July 31, 2018 | Australia

Researchers uncover malting characteristics of barley grain

Barley is the second most important cereal crop for South Australia and contributes over $2.5 billion to the national economy. Much of its value comes from its use in beer…
nz-food-researchers-describe-how-new-plant-breeding-technologies-could-enhance-fruits-veggies

July 23, 2018 | New Zealand

NZ Food Researchers Describe How New Plant Breeding Technologies Could Enhance Fruits & Veggies

The researchers receive support from the New Zealand Government, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Funds, ’Turbo Breeding’ and ’Filling the Void.’ Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy…
agilent-ntu-to-develop-water-testing-technology

July 9, 2018 | Science News

Agilent, NTU to develop water testing technology

Under a memorandum of understanding, the two organizations have agreed to address persistent and emerging contaminants in water. Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that it will collaborate with the Nanyang…
researchers-develop-an-app-that-can-act-as-nutritionist

July 4, 2018 | Science News

Researchers develop an app that can act as nutritionist

Unlike other nutrition apps, FoodSwitch also asks users to crowdsource information on new and changing foods within a country’s food supply to update the app’s 268,000-product database in real time.…
new-clinical-study-supports-astaxanthin-supplementation-for-skin-protection

July 2, 2018 | Japan

New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection

The new study published in the journal Nutrients, was conducted at the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Research Laboratories in the Research and Development management headquarters of the FUJIFILM Corp. in Kanagawa,…
pef-technology-to-lift-food-processing-in-nz

June 29, 2018 | New Zealand

PEF technology to lift food processing in NZ

The electric field being pulsed through un-cut potatoes during processing alters their microstructure. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand are demonstrating the potential of a new technology…
scientists-develop-wireless-sensor-for-food-spoilage-detection

June 28, 2018 | Science News

Scientists develop wireless sensor for food spoilage detection

The scientists have created a nanostructured, conductive, polymer-based gas sensor that can detect substances called biogenic amines. Scientists from Nanjing University and University of Texas have developed a wireless tagging…