Archives for September 13, 2004

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Smoked mackerel home to potential carcinogens

Extending food scientists' understanding of potential carcinogens in fish products Greek researchers identify high levels of potentially carcinogenic compounds in cold- and hot-smoked mackerel samples.

German food agency warns about Shiitake mushroom

An Asian mushroom savoured by Japanese emperors for centuries and increasingly used by European consumers in cooking could cause a skin reaction in people sensitive to the polysaccharide.

New findings to beat stale food

Hoping to beat the chemical forces that make tortillas brittle, a US chemist is taking a close look at the causes of staling in aging tortillas to ultimately stop all foods from going stale.