Plant-based yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt — nutrition study
08 June, 2023In a comparison of plant-based vs dairy yoghurts, almond milk yoghurt came out on top in terms of nutritional density but a hybrid product could have potential.
The rise of sourdough: is it the heathiest bread?
07 June, 2023In recent years, sourdough bread has gained popularity as a health food; however, researchers have found it may not be healhiest choice, unless it's wholegrain.
The future of the global food system
06 June, 2023With the world's population estimated to grow to 10 billion in 30 years' time, nothing is off the table when it comes to food according to UNSW experts.
Trial-scale NoLo facility now open in SA
01 June, 2023Claimed as a world's first, a new trial-scale no- and low-alcohol research facility has now opened at the University of Adelaide's Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.
Using shrimp to keep white bread white
31 May, 2023Due to health concerns surrounding traditional whitening agents, there is a search to find organic, bio-compatible analogues as a replacement.
The conundrum of plant-based alternatives
30 May, 2023Australian food scientist Dr Hazel Mactavish-West believes many plant-based alternatives are failing to deliver on taste, promise, price and nutrition.
Researchers develop allergy-free chicken egg
30 May, 2023Using genome editing technology, researchers have produced an egg without ovomucoid, the protein that causes egg white allergies.
Speeding up pathogenic bacteria testing
26 May, 2023Researchers from the University of Delaware have developed a way to rapidly test plants for pathogens before they are sold for consumption.
Non-invasive allergen testing: research
25 May, 2023During the food production process, it's vital to have reliable methods of allergen testing in place as cross-contamination can occur easily.
Plastics pervasive across entire food chain
23 May, 2023A study led by CSIRO has found that micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale.
Industrial-scale seaweed production in development
22 May, 2023A Flinders University research project aims to explore and develop industrial-scale seaweed production, expected to create hundreds of jobs in regional Australia.
Gut microbiome research funding recipients announced
17 May, 2023Danone North America has selected this year's recipients of the 2022–2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program.
Increasing the shelf life of berries
17 May, 2023A European research program is looking at ways to increase the shelf life of berries using high-precision agriculture and innovative processing methods.
The physics of creating shelf-stable gummies
17 May, 2023Formulation and storage, both of which alter how the molecules in the candies link together, are vital to keeping gummies in good condition.
Telstra partners with Charles Sturt to test digital farm platform
15 May, 2023Charles Sturt and Telstra have partnered to assist the Farm Data Services platform to manage and integrate data from the Global Digital Farm.