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Overweight kids more responsive to branded foods: Study
22-Jul-2009 - Overweight children are more easily led by food advertising and branding than non-overweight children, according to a new study published in the journal Appetite.
Food ads should highlight more than flavor, say researchers
22-Jul-2009 - Food advertising that highlights senses other than taste works better than that which focuses on taste alone, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
Snack Size Science: Monkey Methuselahs and soy sauce
21-Jul-2009 - FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we look at how drastically cutting calories could keep the Grim Reaper at bay, and how soy sauce may have potential in drive to cut salt levels in foods.
High-carb diet could aid slimming: Study
20-Jul-2009 - People who consume high levels of carbohydrates are more likely to be slim, according to a Canadian study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Breakthrough offers peanut allergy hope
20-Jul-2009 - Scottish scientists have reported a breakthrough that could slash the numbers of fatal cases of serious allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods.
‘Metallic’ pine nut mystery stumps food analysts
17-Jul-2009 - The UK’s Food Standards Agency is investigating curious reports of a lingering metallic taste in the mouth of people who have eaten pine nuts, sometimes lasting as long as two weeks.
Improved emulsion stability from protein-sugar complex
16-Jul-2009 - Linking sodium caseinate (a milk protein) and maltodextrin (a polysaccharide) may improve the stability of liqueur emulsions, suggests new research from Ireland.
Chinese flower may be anti-browning ingredient
15-Jul-2009 - Extracts from the Asian plant Osmanthus fragrans may prevent browning of foods, and offer an alternative to formulators looking to tap the ‘natural’ wave.
Soy sauce may help with salt reduction in foods: Study
13-Jul-2009 - Adding soy sauce to certain foods may enhance perception of saltiness and enable food manufacturers to cut salt content without affecting taste, according to new research from Japan.
Calorie restriction leads to longer life: Study
10-Jul-2009 - Restricting the amount of calories we consume, while avoiding malnutrition, may extend lives and reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggest results from a monkey study.
Study 'confirms' umami taste receptor
09-Jul-2009 - Scientists have ‘confirmed’ the role of a specific taste receptor in human umami taste, a result that strengthens our understanding of taste preferences.
Fish oil during pregnancy may slash infant allergy
09-Jul-2009 - Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study from Sweden.
Modified gum arabic may boost heart health
08-Jul-2009 - The modified gum arabic product 'SuperGum' may reduce blood pressure, even in people with normal levels, according to a new study from the UK and Japan.
Oily fish may reduce dementia risk: Transcontinental study
08-Jul-2009 - Increased intake of fish may reduce the risk of dementia by about 20 per cent, according to a new study spanning three continents.
Science grows for xylitol’s tooth health benefits
07-Jul-2009 - Formulating products with xylitol may reduce the development of tooth decay, according to a new study from the US.
Study suggests celiac disease has quadrupled since 1950s
07-Jul-2009 - Celiac disease could be at least four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to a new study from University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic researchers.
The ‘unstoppable’ weight management trend
06-Jul-2009 - With over 300m obese adults worldwide, it is no wonder that the food industry is keen to offer tasty possibilities to consumers looking to lose weight, and keep it off. The trend is now becoming 'unstoppable', say industry executives.
Walnuts can cut cholesterol, say Harvard researchers
02-Jul-2009 - A meta-analysis of walnuts by Harvard scientists has found diets rich in walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, supporting growing evidence to suggest these popular nuts can improve healthy blood lipid ratios.
Reformulated chocolate chip cookies for kids to combat disease risk?
02-Jul-2009 - Reformulating popular foods for school children to make them nutrient dense could be a key tool to slash risk factors for chronic disease, finds a new study.
Sweeter fruit may follow melon genome completion
01-Jul-2009 - Scientists from Texas have completed the mapping of the melon genome, opening up possibilities for sweeter or more nutritious fruits.
Review finds no effect of soy on testosterone
30-Jun-2009 - A review of 15 studies into the influence of soy proteins or isoflavones on male hormones has found no evidence of an estrogen-like effect.
Animal fats linked to pancreatic cancer: Study
29-Jun-2009 - Researchers have linked high intake of fat from red meat and dairy products with increased risk of pancreatic cancer, in a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Sweetness perception could vary with ethnicity: Study
26-Jun-2009 - Researchers claim to have discovered a particular gene variant that could affect sweetness perception among different ethnic groups, raising the possibility of more targeted flavor profiling of foods.
Healthier mayonnaise passes consumer taste test: Study
25-Jun-2009 - Rice bran oil and soy protein concentrate could be used by mayonnaise manufacturers to cut fat levels while increasing consumer acceptability, according to a study on its sensory properties.
Taste psychologist maps 'dialects' of flavour preference
23-Jun-2009 - The mapping of ‘taste dialects’ could help food firms develop products that appeal to the specific preferences of consumers in certain geographical locations, according to a taste psychologist.
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