Tag: University
Americas: Researchers found two methods to preserve fresh tomatoes
Adding or rearranging a few simple steps in commercial processing could dramatically improve the flavor of tomatoes sold in the grocery store, said researchers...
Europe: Institutions release complimentary online course on food fraud
The Institute of Food Research’s Food Safety Centre and the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a complimentary online course via their partner,...
Asia Pacific: Vitamin D lowers lung cancer risk, finds study
A new research paper examines the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of lung cancer, in particular, among patients with vitamin D...
Americas: Scientists say chili peppers can kill cancer cells
Capsaicin, the compound responsible for chili's heat, is used in creams sold to relieve pain, and recent research shows that in high doses, it...
Americas: Evolva supports university research on periodontitis
Evolva has made a donation to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to support a research initiative aimed at...
Americas: Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease, find researchers
Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed.
Some...
Asia Pacific: Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss,...
A study of more than 300 women suggests that exposure to certain phthalates — substances commonly used in food packaging, personal-care and other everyday...
Europe: Denmark regulates fluorinated substances levels in food packaging
The Danish food authorities have introduced a guidance value on fluorinated substances in food packaging to reduce the use of these substances, which can...
Asia Pacific: NZ research backs belief that tomatoes can be a...
A group of Otago Department of Biochemistry researchers noticed that a large number of gout sufferers believe tomatoes to be one of these gout...
Europe: Danish University, company embark on water membrane research for clean...
DTU Energy and the Danish company LiqTech International A/S have joined in a project to develop new water membranes for biopharma, food and beverage...