Tag: Research
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...
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...
Europe: Most salmonella infections still come from travellers, says Danish researchers
Almost every other registered salmonella infection in Denmark in 2014 was brought back by Danes travelling overseas, according to a report was prepared by...
Europe: Superchilling extends product shelf life by 120%, finds research
Research carried out by Campden BRI has shown that superchilling can safely extend the shelf life of chilled foods without any loss of sensory...
Americas: Calcium supplement intake does not harm the heart, says researcher
Contrary to recent reports, consuming calcium supplements is not likely to cause heart problems or heart attacks, according to a study from Purdue University.
"Our...
Europe: Take more vitamin E with increased dietary PUFA intake, says...
DSM has published a paper to further examine vitamin E function and requirements in relation to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
The aim of the manuscript,...
World: Bulk container packaging market expands with APAC commodity export
The global bulk container packaging market stood at US$2.22 billion in 2013 and will reach US$4.21 billion by 2020, increasing at a compound annual...
Europe: Belgian researchers suggest cost-effective PLA production
Biodegradable drinking cups or vegetable wrapping foil: the bioplastic known as polylactic acid (PLA) is already a part of our everyday lives.
And yet, PLA...