Tag: University
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...
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...
Asia Pacific: Singapore F&B companies to show how they reduce food...
Majority of consumers are concerned about food waste generated by food and beverage (F&B) companies and would encourage and support the companies to reduce...
Europe: Married people eat better than singles, finds study
Numerous studies have shown that marriage is good for health.
A team of researchers from the University of Basel and the Max Planck Institute for...
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...
Americas: Purdue scientists name fat as sixth taste
Fat should be considered the sixth taste and can be called oleogustus, according to a study from Purdue University.
"Most of the fat we eat...
Americas: Tea may boost heart health, finds researcher
Tea drinkers are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who do not drink this beverage.
The hefty dose of flavonoids in tea may...
Americas: 3D food printing could change the food industry, says professor
The use of three dimensional (3D) printers has the potential to revolutionize the way food is manufactured within the next 10 to 20 years,...
Americas: Vitamin A found to direct immune cells to the intestines
A key set of immune cells that protect the body from infection would be lost without directions provided by vitamin A, according to a...
Americas: Competition affects one’s sense of taste, say researchers
Research by Cornell food scientists reveals how a person’s emotional state – particularly in the competitive, wide world of sports – affects the perception...