Counterfeit whiskies scotched by artificial tongue
06 August, 2019An artificial 'tongue' that can tell the difference between varieties of scotch whisky could help researchers identify counterfeits.
New methodology set to simplify food quality control
01 August, 2019Scientists have developed a new methodology for the simultaneous analysis of odorants and tastants, which they believe could simplify and accelerate the quality control of food in the future.
Analysing trends in coffee production
01 July, 2019Research on yield patterns of coffee plants could improve coffee crop yields and introduce new coffee varieties to markets faster.
Anton Paar ViscoQC 300 rotational viscometer
01 June, 2019Developed for a wide range of applications, ViscoQC 300 is designed to ensure the quality of the substance — from almost any fluid to semi-solid samples — by delivering fully traceable viscosity results.
Thermo Scientific Triple Quadrupole TSQ 9000 GC-MS/MS system
11 April, 2019A validated dioxin analytical workflow is designed to provide sensitive and reliable solution for screening food and feed.
Detect water vapour in packaging
05 June, 2018A new standard is providing a way to test for water vapour transmission through flexible barrier materials using electrolytic detection sensors.
Test to check health benefits of foods
05 June, 2018A validated test to measure if a specialty food or supplement has health benefits in humans has been developed.
What do hatching chicks and food safety have in common?
04 April, 2018Eggshells seem so fragile but so robust at the same time, and scientists from McGill University said this is all down to the eggshell's nanostructure.
Stopping norovirus
12 March, 2018Norovirus — the scourge of the cruise ship and, lately, the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
Vaccines fail to protect farmed fish from disease
31 January, 2018Vaccines used by commercial fish farmers may actually be doing more harm than good.
The sound of good bubbly
13 December, 2017 by Nichola MurphyA new study suggests you may be able to differentiate between a high-quality glass of champagne and cheap bubbly just by listening to the sound of the bubbles.
The smell of death is a dead giveaway
08 December, 2017By detecting decay compounds such as cadaverine at very low levels, a newly developed bioelectronics sensor can alert users to rotting food before the stench becomes obvious.
Flies carry more harmful bacteria than suspected
27 November, 2017Researchers studied the microbiomes of 116 houseflies and blowflies from three different continents and found they carried over 600 hundred different species of bacteria.
Can sunlight stop E. coli in its tracks?
20 November, 2017Treating wastewater with solar irradiation shows promise in reducing two E. coli strains, but a resilient strain persists.
European research program tackles foodborne zoonoses
06 November, 2017A European research program that aims to develop and share scientific knowledge on issues such as foodborne zoonoses will be coordinated by ANSES, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety.
