Crunch time: how food talks to us
The crunchiness of food can be as significant as taste, look or smell in informing our perceptions of what we like, claim researchers.
Archives for February 8, 2006
System uses Internet and satellites to track food
A prototype EU-funded project uses the Internet and satellites to trace the geographic origin of food throughout the supply chain.
Low fat diet 'has no effect on heart risk'
Eating less fat and more fruit and vegetables has no effect on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), claims a long-term dietary intervention study claimed to be the largest ever conducted - a conclusion that is inconsistent with earlier research.
WTO rules against EU in pivotal GM case
The EU and six member states broke trade rules by barring entry to GM crops and foods, according to the WTO but will the ruling change anything?
Chr Hansen expands US dairy cultures production
Chr Hansen is increasing the fermentation capacity of its US cultures plant by 35 per cent in order to tap potential growth in the probiotics market.
Fortified food may aid Malaysian folate deficiency
The majority of Malaysian women lack folate in their diets, raising their risk of having children with birth defects, says an independent study sponsored by dairy group Fonterra.
Tests reveal diet benefits of new potato variety
A new variety of potato has been shown to contain significantly less carbohydrate and calories than the average spud, presenting an alternative to dieters and disuading them from avoiding potatoes altogether.