Arsenic in rice linked to genetic damage
30 July, 2013Indian and British research has proven a link between high arsenic levels in rice and chromosomal damage, as measured by micronuclei in urothelial cells in humans who eat rice as a staple.
Another reason to be scared of aflatoxins
26 July, 2013Already implicated in liver damage and cancers, it now seems that chronic aflatoxin exposure may be contributing to worsening the AIDS epidemic.
Fungus could re-engineer obesity epidemic
26 July, 2013Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that hydrophobins, a natural protein extracted from fungi such as mushrooms, could be the key to reducing calories in foods without compromising taste or texture.
GM pig study is hogwash, FSANZ says
25 July, 2013FSANZ has published a response to Dr Judy Carman’s paper outlining a study of pigs fed a GM diet. Carman claims the pigs fed the GM diet had a higher incidence of severe stomach inflammation and enlarged uteri than the pigs fed the non-GM diet.
Probiotic E. coli may relieve Salmonella infections
23 July, 2013A probiotic strain of E. coli which is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome can soothe gut bacterial infections caused by Salmonella, paving the way for potential relief from foodborne illnesses that affect millions of people annually.
Research aims to deliver bruise-free avocados
19 July, 2013Bruises on avocados can continue to grow and intensify for up to 96 hours after the damage is done, a UQ researcher has found. He is researching ways to reduce bruised fruit and thus boost avocado sales.
Drink yourself healthy
19 July, 2013French studies have shown that in middle-aged men, moderate wine consumption is associated with a lower mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
They are what you ate
10 July, 2013You are what you eat - and so are your offspring. And in the title bout featuring protein versus sugar, protein is the winner.
Natural performance enhancer boosts performance by 6%
10 July, 2013Ithaca College researchers have found that betaine - a nutrient found in shellfish and beetroot - can boost athletic performance by nearly 6% when added to a sports drink.
The sugar-fat seesaw: the reason dieting is difficult
09 July, 2013The sugar-fat seesaw: while it may sound like a ride at an amusement park, nutritionists say it’s the reason people struggle to follow government guidelines to cut both fat and sugars simultaneously.
Bio-based acrylic acid process achieves milestone
05 July, 2013BASF, Cargill and Novozymes have successfully demonstrated the production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) in pilot scale, a significant milestone in the development of technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials.
Teaching children to eat more vegies - voluntarily
05 July, 2013Stanford researchers have found that teaching children the importance of healthy foods leads them to voluntarily eat more vegetables.
Addressing the buzz around bee health
05 July, 2013Grants totalling $550,000 are helping a leading international bee expert - along with local beekeepers - combat the global decline in bee health that threatens world food production.
High-fructose, low-GI foods to ride wave of positive support
04 July, 2013Products containing fructose-rich ingredients could benefit from recent positive support for low-GI diets and slow release energy, Taura Natural Ingredients says.
The GS1 Barcode celebrates 40 years
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaGS1, a not-for-profit organisation which facilitates collaboration among trading partners with global standards across 150 countries is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
