FoodExecutive - Applied Research

Published in Health and Wellness
Thursday, 13 December 2018 07:07

Effects of dietary fiber and antioxidant-rich ingredients on quality characteristics of pasta

In this study, published by Turkish Researchers in Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 10, (3): 315-324, 2018, different sources of antioxidant (flaxseed, black cumin and pomegranate seed)…

Published in Health and Wellness
Saturday, 08 December 2018 07:05

Ideal protein to help seniors rebuild lost muscle

While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University (Usa) suggests one protein source in particular, whey protein, is most effective for seniors…

Published in Food Safety
Wednesday, 05 December 2018 07:04

Primary concerns regarding the application of electrolyzed water in the meat industry

The application of electrolyzed water effectively reduces microbial contamination and has greatly contributed to delayed meat spoilage. However, concerns about applying electrolyzed water in the meat industry, which include the…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 30 November 2018 07:10

Mediterranean diet affects the breast microbiome in mammals

Diet influences the composition of microbial populations in the mammary glands of nonhuman primates, researchers report in the journal Cell Reports. Specifically, a Mediterranean diet increased the abundance of probiotic…

Published in Foods
Tuesday, 27 November 2018 07:10

Taste is key in promoting insect-based food

A new study finds that promoting insect-based food as pleasurable, rather than healthy or environmentally friendly, could be the most effective marketing strategy for these currently taboo or unappealing foods.…

Published in Health and Wellness
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 07:07

Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy and other cancer therapies can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to grasping…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 16 November 2018 07:05

Fermentation and fortification of wheat-based products with fava bean

Italian Researchers from the University of Bari investigated on the fortification and fermentation wheat-based products in order to improve the nutritional profile (protein, fibre, minerals and bioactive compounds) and to…

Published in Hygiene
Monday, 12 November 2018 07:05

Graphite-based composites for whey protein fouling and bacterial adhesion management

Dairy industries are burdened by fouling phenomena that increase costs and environmental impacts of thermal processes. One remedial solution could be to replace stainless-steel equipment by other materials less prone…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 02 November 2018 07:06

More accurate measure of body fat developed

Researchers from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Usa) investigators have developed a simpler and more accurate method of estimating body fat than the widely used body mass index, or BMI, with…

Published in Ingredients
Monday, 17 September 2018 07:33

Highly effective natural plant-based food preservative discovered

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have discovered a plant-based food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives. The organic preservative comprises a naturally-occurring substance known as 'flavonoids',…