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Study shows cheese cuts cholesterol compared with butter equivalent

16-Dec-2011 - Cheese intake lowers LDL cholesterol when compared with butter intake of equal fat content, and does not increase said cholesterol levels compared with a normal diet.

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Food allergy model for fenugreek developed

15-Dec-2011 - A new research model that can be used to investigate allergy to fenugreek has been developed by a team of Norwegian researchers.

Childhood obesity prevention programs can be effective, review finds

14-Dec-2011 - There is strong evidence that childhood obesity prevention strategies are beneficial for reducing bodyweight in overweight children, particularly those aged six to 12, according to a new Cochrane Review.

Scientists urge manufacturers to make raw cookie dough ready-to-eat amid e-coli fears

13-Dec-2011 - Cookie dough manufacturers should reformulate ready-to-bake products to make them as safe as a ready-to-eat product, according to a study that has linked raw dough to an e-coli outbreak in 2009.

Harvard insight into emulsion process could aid development of functional or nano foods

12-Dec-2011 - Reaching a state of physical equilibrium has always been assumed to happen almost instantly in emulsions. However, researchers from Harvard have now shown that the process may actually take months, or even years.

New research programme may boost algae ingredient supply chain

09-Dec-2011 - A new research project led by TNO could help to create a more robust and industrially viable algae ingredient supply chain, says the Dutch research group.

Over $10m awarded to meet US food safety concerns

09-Dec-2011 - US authorities have awarded over $10m in food safety grants to universities across the country with the aim of boosting research and education and reducing concern.

IFIC aims to tackle dietary fat misperceptions

07-Dec-2011 - The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has released new online resources on fats, aiming to tackle consumer confusion and misperceptions about fat consumption, the organization said.

Tax food makers' caloric sweetener use to reduce consumption, study suggests

06-Dec-2011 - Taxing food manufacturers on caloric sweeteners added to foods would be more effective for reducing their consumption than taxing finished sugary foods and drinks, according to new research published in Contemporary Economic Policy.

WOW double emulsions move closer to food applications, say researchers

05-Dec-2011 - The inclusion of a gelling agent and electrolyte in double emulsions could be used to control the release behaviour of incorporated compounds, offering promise for the use of Water-Oil-Water emulsions in food applications, say researchers.

Consuming non-dairy calcium alone does not fill nutrient gaps, US study

01-Dec-2011 - Consumers can meet intake requirements for nutrients such as calcium via non-dairy sources, but these are not a ‘nutritionally significant equivalent’ for dairy foods, according to a new US study.

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BLAST OFF! US beer brand claims first space launch

29-Nov-2011 - A US beer brand is claiming that its product is the 'first beer in space', after two fans of the drink blasted a can into the earth's upper atmosphere.

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USDA to discuss non-O157 Shiga-producing E.coli control methods

29-Nov-2011 - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will meet publically to discuss methods for the control of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) in raw beef products.

Protein may affect wakefulness and burn more calories, study suggests

25-Nov-2011 - Protein may play a greater role in wakefulness and burning calories than simple carbohydrates, suggests a new mouse study published in the journal Neuron.

Too little salt may also increase risk of heart problems, suggests study

23-Nov-2011 - Consumption of too much, and too little, salt may be linked to a higher risk of heart-related hospitalisations and deaths, according to a new study.

Increasing cropland yields vital to meet growing food demand: Study

22-Nov-2011 - Developing nations will need to increase cropland yields and all nations will need to use nitrogen fertilizers more efficiently in order to double food production by 2050, while minimizing environmental impact, according to a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences.

Nu-Tek claims 30% sodium reduction for bakery salt offering

21-Nov-2011 - US ingredients firm Nu-Tek has conducted a study for its potassium chloride that it said showed its product can cut sodium in baked goods by around a third.

New technique could reduce sodium in desalted cod by half

21-Nov-2011 - A new salt replacement technique could help to reduce the levels of sodium in already desalted cod by up to 50%, with no effect on the sensory properties of the fish, report researchers.

Low fat dairy consumption lowers diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, study

18-Nov-2011 - A diet high in low-fat dairy products is associated with lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, particularly those who are obese, according to a new US research study.

Food choice is an illusion, claim Cornell researchers

18-Nov-2011 - The food environment in which most of us live makes it ‘almost impossible’ to lose weight – and willpower is not enough to counter it, according to a new paper published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.

Natural soy sauce could slash salt levels in half for certain products, suggests study

17-Nov-2011 - Naturally brewed soy sauce may be useful in reducing salt levels in certain foods by up to 50%, according to new research.

More fibre, not less sat fat, may be key for metabolic syndrome: Study

15-Nov-2011 - A diet high in fibre – but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol – is associated with lower risks of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers, according to new findings.

Study links sugary drink consumption with women’s heart disease risk

15-Nov-2011 - Women who drink two or more sugary beverages a day may be more likely to develop risk factors for heart disease – regardless of body weight, according to new research due to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions on Wednesday.

Weight management 2011: What is the role of calcium in weight management?

14-Nov-2011 - While there have been some high profile studies challenging this hypothesis, the “bulk of the evidence” suggests that calcium can play a key role in weight management, according to a leading researcher in the field.