Europe: Using MAP to pack fresh meat
Over recent years, the range of fresh pre-packed meat available in the self-service areas of supermarkets has increased steadily.
Today, pre-packed meat products hold...
Europe: EuroMix project to develop testing tools on chemical intake
A total of 22 European partners and four associated partners from outside the European Union (EU) will work together to develop a test strategy...
Americas: Research shows canned tomatoes boost vegetables intake among subjects
The new 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend most Americans consume 2.5 cups of vegetables a day, a goal almost nine out of 10...
Americas: Adding half an avocado to lunch helps to curb appetite, say researchers
A study suggests adding one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch may have helped 26 healthy, overweight people feel more satisfied and reduced their...
Americas: Researchers found tequila plant a possible sweetener for diabetics
A sweetener created from the plant used to make tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes and help in...
Americas: Detecting food allergens on-the-go
Researchers have developed a portable allergen-detection system, including a keychain analyzer, for consumers on the go, reports the journal ACS Nano.
Most people with food...
Americas: Fat may be a therapy for type 2 diabetes, say researchers
Fat is now a new weapon in the war against type 2 diabetes is coming in an unexpected form.
Researchers have discovered a new class...
Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...
Americas: Researchers develop glue from mussels, corn
A new type of adhesive that combines the bonding chemistry of shellfish with a bio-based polymer has been shown to perform as well as...
Europe: Study finds proprietary Perilla frutescens leaf extract to improve gastrointestinal discomfort
Vital Solutions, in collaboration with Amino Up Chemical, has announced the publication of a human study using their dietary supplement ingredient, Benegut, a proprietary...