FoodExecutive - Applied Research

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',…

Published in Health and Wellness
Thursday, 13 September 2018 07:33

Using mushrooms as a prebiotic may help improve glucose regulation

Eating white button mushrooms can create subtle shifts in the microbial community in the gut, which could improve the regulation of glucose in the liver, according to a team of…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 07 September 2018 07:18

Pungent tasting substance in ginger reduces bad breath

Many food components contribute directly to the characteristic taste of food and beverages by means of contributing their own particular taste, scent or spiciness. However, they also indirectly influence our…

Published in Health and Wellness
Monday, 03 September 2018 07:18

Correlation between genetics and obesity is modified by diet

A correlation between obesity and genetics has been found to be modified by diet, according to a scientific paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A research group led…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 31 August 2018 07:21

High fruit and vegetable consumption may reduce risk of breast cancer

Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer, especially of aggressive tumors, than those who eat fewer fruits…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 24 August 2018 07:21

How cannabis affects appetite

New research on how cannabis use alters eating behavior could lead to treatments for appetite loss in chronic illness, according to experts at Washington State University, Usa. Using a new…

Published in Ingredients
Thursday, 23 August 2018 07:21

Value-enhanced ingredient with thermostable high resistant starch

Resistant starch (RS) is attracting a growing interest within the milling industry, due to its nutraceutical importance and scientifically based beneficial effects. However, if the main aim is to identify…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 17 August 2018 07:22

How a Mediterranean diet could reduce bone loss in osteoporosis

New findings from the University of East Anglia (UK) show that sticking to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish can reduce hip bone…

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 10 August 2018 07:13

Nuts may boost male fertility

The inclusion of nuts in a regular diet significantly improves the quality and function of human sperm, according to results of a randomised trial which measured conventional semen parameters and…

Published in Health and Wellness
Thursday, 09 August 2018 07:13

Savory foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain

Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami – or savory taste – can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices,…