Snack Size Science: The wisdom of nano-food colours and low-fat diets

High-fat diets linked to poor mental function

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.

Nano beta-carotene entrapment offers natural colour options

11-Aug-2009

Nanoparticles containing beta-carotene could be used to naturally colour water-based foods, and offer an array of advantages, according to an innovation from the US.

Snack Size Science: Hershey’s healthy chocolate cake

10-Aug-2009

FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how to make chocolate cake healthier, and boosting the nutritional profile of gluten-free bread.

Snack Size Science: The wisdom of nano-food colours and low-fat diets

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.

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High-fat diets linked to poor mental function

Nano beta-carotene entrapment offers natural colour options

Snack Size Science: Hershey’s healthy chocolate cake