Tag: Study
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...
Europe: Study shows Probi’s probiotics support children’s immune systems
A study shows probiotics from Probi have a suppressing effect on celiac autoimmunity and may delay the onset of the disease in children genetically...
Americas: Dulled taste may prompt people to eat more, finds study
Cornell University food scientists have found that people with a diminished ability to taste food choose sweeter – and likely higher-calorie – fare.
This...
Europe: Study proves naturality of high-purity stevia leaf extract sweeteners
New research published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology found steviol glycosides are not altered during the extraction and purification process...
Americas: Fabric checks on freshness of fruit
Florida International University (FIU) scientists have created a small strip of coated fabric for consumers to test the freshness of fruit.
The research, published in...
Europe: Eating chocolate may decrease risk of irregular heartbeat, finds study
Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate was associated with significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) — a common and dangerous type...
Americas: Tree nuts as healthier snacks, study
A new study finds replacing typical snack foods with almonds and other tree nuts would decrease empty calories, solid fats, saturated fat and sodium...
Europe: Study finds water-based inks are healthy for the planet
Water-based resins for inks and adhesives in flexible packaging are found to be an economically compatible and environmentally-friendly alternative to solvent-based technologies.
This is the...
Asia Pacific: Turmeric extract found to benefit colitis sufferers
A new study confirms that turmeric extract BCM-95 is significantly more effective than standard curcumin in reducing the disease activity and inflammatory burden of...
Europe: Researchers find strawberries inhibit lab-grown breast cancer cells
A study by European and Latin American researchers has shown that strawberry extract can inhibit the spread of laboratory-grown breast cancer cells, even when...