UQ develops renewable organic source of omega-3
03 June, 2011The University of Queensland is assisting an Australian agricultural-biotechnology company to harvest omega-3 oil from organically grown algae rather than fish stocks or plants.
Addictive foods
31 May, 2011 bySome people react to certain foods the same way an alcoholic or addict gets hooked on their substance of choice. Now some researchers are claiming that some processed food manufacturers know this and create their formulas and recipes so consumers will become addicted to their product.
Relaunch of nutrient database
18 May, 2011A new version of a popular nutrient database used by consumers and researchers to find out what nutrients are in food has been launched.
Types of gut microbiota affect intake of nutrients
04 May, 2011A metagenomics study has discovered that every human being’s intestinal system consists of one of three types of gut microbiota, which in turn affects the intake of medicines and nutrients into the body.
Scientists are taking the bitterness out of good health
23 April, 2011Scientists are working on bitter blockers to take the bitterness out of drug compliance and nutrition.
No scientific evidence found to link food colours and hyperactivity in children
08 April, 2011Ahead of a hearing on food colours and hyperactivity in children, the IFIC has submitted comments to the FDA highlighting lack of scientific evidence linking the two issues.
Focus on men's health during World Salt Awareness Week in Australia
28 March, 2011As part of the World Salt Awareness Week, the George Institute for Global Health is focusing on the adverse effects excess salt has on Australian men, and trying to raise awareness of the problem both in public discourse and within the food industry.
Bitterness blocker aims to make food more appealing
28 March, 2011A new bitterness blocker is being developed to help people with a sensitivity to bitter foods enjoy a more diverse diet.
Woolworths eyes sustainable palm oil
03 March, 2011Woolworths is requesting more research into the availability of sustainable palm oil as it aims to drive market transformation.
Research challenges effectiveness of calorie labelling
16 February, 2011Calorie labelling may not affect food purchases by teens or by parents for their children, according to a study.
Lower levels of cholesterol measured in eggs
16 February, 2011The cholesterol content of eggs has dropped significantly since 2002, according to new agricultural data.
AVEBE and BASF Plant Science start R&D cooperation on genetically optimised amylopectin starch potatoes
13 January, 2011The potato starch manufacturer AVEBE and the plant biotechnology company BASF Plant Science have announced a research and development alliance in plant biotechnology. The companies are combining their competencies in biotechnology discovery and genetically modified potato breeding with the aim of bringing farmers modern and fungal-resistant starch potato varieties.
Lupin proteins offer alternative to animal ingredients
10 January, 2011Lupin seeds can be used to produce low-fat sausage products, allowing processors to replace animal raw ingredients with vegetable materials.
Research collaboration to deliver ‘healthier’ grains
20 December, 2010Four of Australia’s research institutions will collaborate closely over the next three years to fast-track development of new ‘healthier’ varieties of three of the world’s most widely cultivated cereal grains.
Fighting selenium deficiency
12 November, 2010With selenium deficiency prevalent in South-East Asia, University of Adelaide researchers are studying the best biofortification for lowland rice production.
