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Baby food pouch feeding method examined in first foods study in NZ
An Otago-led study debunks the concern about over- and under-eating with two types of baby's first feeding methods. [ + ]
Fake spirits: developing methods to prevent counterfeits
Around a quarter of all spirits consumed are estimated to be fake so researchers are compiling databases to identify the problem and detect and prevent counterfeits. [ + ]
An equation for flexitarian flavour that brings veggies to life
Could umami flavours be the key to a greener diet that is more viable than vegetarian ones that replicate meat products using plants? [ + ]
Australian bushfood could extend shelf life of meat
Kakadu plum is showing promise as a chemical-free alternative for meat preservation due to its natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, new reserach reveals. [ + ]
Specialised compressed air for the food industry
Compressed air is a key utility supporting the food packaging and food processing industries in Australia. [ + ]
Mars steams ahead with renewable technology for pet food process
Mars Petcare's home-grown sustainability venture Green Steam allows its Wodonga factory to use renewable steam to cook its pet food. [ + ]
E-tongue beats sniff test at white wine spoilage detection
A recent WSU study showed the e-tongue identified signs of spoilage in white wine four weeks before a human panel noticed the change and before Petri dish results. [ + ]
For the sake of saké: combating beverage fraud in Japan
In order to help combat the global issue of saké fraud, researchers have developed an analysis method to authenticate the source of the Japanese beverage. [ + ]
Finding ways to preserve food quality and ensure food safety
A US study has developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety. [ + ]
Career upskilling: from food to product development chef
Former chef Zach Baudinet decided to take his years of food experience to the next level through TAFE NSW to become a product development chef. [ + ]
Hygienic design: keeps the bugs away
When sanitisation practices are insufficient, listeria can harbour and thrive in many pieces of equipment used in food processing plants, such as conveyor belts, slicers, dicers and peelers. [ + ]
Salty snack study: does size matter?
Food scientists have suggested that the size of individual salty snacks could have an effect on the quantity and speed at which they are consumed. [ + ]
Supermarkets inquiry: mandatory code of conduct recommended
The interim report, released Monday, says that the voluntary code of conduct should be mandatory, with penalties for breaches. [ + ]
Stop blaming COVID for supply chain issues
How a mix of supplier diversity, just-in-time, safety stock and economic order quantity will help food companies navigate potential global disruptions. [ + ]
Predictable puree: a smart food formulation approach
Using Vis-NIR spectroscopy to guide food formulation, scientists have created a model to reach consistent and predictable apple puree quality. [ + ]
