28-Aug-2009 - An abnormal response to wheat proteins may tip a person’s delicately poised immune system into developing type-1 diabetes, suggests a study from Canada.
27-Aug-2009 - The formation of a toxic substance when high fructose corn syrup is heated raises concerns for bee keepers, say researchers, and will help inform advice on safe storage of the ingredient for use in human food.
27-Aug-2009 - A blend of trans fat-free stearic acid-rich and oleic acid-rich oils can produce cookies with the same characteristics and consumer acceptance, says new research from Canada.
26-Aug-2009 - Formulating breads with one quarter of current levels is possible without detrimentally affecting the rheological properties and the performance of the dough, says a new study from Ireland.
26-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of soy protein may reduce cholesterol levels in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study that expands on the heart healthy potential of soy.
25-Aug-2009 - The American Heart Association (AHA) has set down strict guidelines for added sugar intake that put a woman over the daily recommended limit for drinking just one 12-once can of regular soda.
25-Aug-2009 - Regular consumption of low-calorie beverages and low fat foods may help maintain weight loss and a stable body weight, suggests findings from a new study.
24-Aug-2009 - Look at the globe and you’d be hard pressed to find two countries further apart than Ireland and New Zealand. But they stand side-by-side on the folic acid fortification issue – it is not needed.
24-Aug-2009 - Canadian firm Burcon is closer to submitting GRAS notification for its canola protein isolates to the FDA, as a key toxicology study is accepted for publication.
24-Aug-2009 - Crackers made from the flour of chickpeas may contain between 3 to 6 times more iron than existing products, offering nutrient-rich options to the burgeoning gluten-free market.
21-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says a new study from the Mayo Clinic
21-Aug-2009 - With all the focus on LDL (bad) cholesterol, a ‘virtually unknown’ form called oxycholesterol may pose the biggest heart health threat, say Chinese scientists.
20-Aug-2009 - The common perception that people turn to so-called comfort foods in times of crisis could be entirely unfounded, says new research due to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research.
20-Aug-2009 - A dried stock made from the fish and seaweed may improve the palatability of reduced-salt products, suggests new research.
19-Aug-2009 - Certain cereals and salty snacks like popcorn may be healthier than previously thought thanks to their unusually high antioxidant content.
19-Aug-2009 - The quality and stability of white sauce – a mainstay of frozen dish formulations – could benefit from small amounts of food gums, says a new study from Spain.
18-Aug-2009 - FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how nanotech is expanding the possibilities to colour food, and why it isn't clever to eat a high-fat diet.
18-Aug-2009 - Scientists have developed an ‘electronic tongue on a chip’ to quickly and accurately identifies sweetness, giving manufacturers an inexpensive quality control tool.
17-Aug-2009 - Researchers behind a major review of voluntary allergen advisory labels are urging more regulation for allergen labeling to remove ambiguities and make life easier for allergy sufferers.
17-Aug-2009 - Intakes of fats from meat, eggs, and dairy products do not increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, according to findings from a big European study.
17-Aug-2009 - An obsession with healthy eating is on the increase, but cutting out of large number of foods, or foods that contain certain ingredients may increase the risk of malnutrition.
14-Aug-2009 - Heart health, weight loss and cancer protection are the top three health concerns that Americans try to address through their diets, according to a new survey.
14-Aug-2009 - High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.
12-Aug-2009 - Regular intakes of artificial sweeteners like saccharin and aspartame do not increase the risk of certain cancers, like stomach and pancreatic, suggests a new study from Italy.
11-Aug-2009 - A study has found that Food Stamp participants are more likely to be obese that those not on the program, suggesting that changes need to be made in order to encourage better food choices, the authors claim.