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Natural alternatives for meat preservation

06-Dec-2023 - In astudypublished in the journalFood Quality and Safetyon 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation. These natural compounds, including phages ...

Bayreuth researchers on new arsenic compounds of concern in rice and rice cakes

28-Nov-2023 - This week, the EU Food Safety Authority is once again discussing arsenic in rice and rice cakes: CONTAM, the body that advises the authority on contamination and undesirable residues in food, is discussing organic arsenic compounds, which include arsenic compounds that are not yet regulated but ...

Naked Clams: The New Superfood Sensation Emerging from the Depths

Researchers found Naked Clams contain almost twice the amount of Vitamin B12 as blue mussels and have developed an efficient way to farm them

22-Nov-2023 - Researchers hoping to rebrand a marine pest as a nutritious food have developed the world’s first system of farming shipworms.The long, white saltwater clams – which the team has renamed Naked Clams – are the world’s fastest-growing bivalve and can reach 30cm in length in just six months.They do ...

Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older peopl

Healthy diet and cognitive performance

21-Nov-2023 - Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journalMolecular Nutrition and Food Research. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to the impact of the diet on ...

analytica 2024: Food analysis for sustainable nutrition

From PFAS to microplastics: focus on new harmful substances

16-Nov-2023 - From meat-free cold cuts to vegan salmon, the food market is changing. More and more consumers want to eat sustainably, but without sacrificing the taste of familiar products. “Modern analytical methods play a key role in the development of alternative foods, which is why analytica is ...

New authentication method developed for the identification of β-sitosterol in edible oils

What makes this methodology particularly commendable is its ability to effectively bypass some of the traditionally cumbersome stages of analysis

13-Nov-2023 - In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety, researchers from Zhejiang University introduced a pioneering methodology designed to scrutinize the levels of β-sitosterol present in edible oils. With a primary focus on Virgin Camellia Oil (VCO) and Virgin Olive Oil (VOO), this novel ...

From the trough to the plate - digitally calculated

Computer program "ConTrans" estimates how much of an undesirable substance is transferred from animal feed to food

08-Nov-2023 - How long does it take for an undesirable substance in animal feed to appear in animal food? And how high is its content then? When can we expect meat and eggs to be "clean" again, i.e. harmless to health, after switching to uncontaminated feed? These are key food safety issues for risk ...

New report finds food crime costs the UK economy up to £2 billion a year

Portsmouth researchers worked with the Food Standards Agency to develop a model to estimate the cost of food crime in the UK

17-Oct-2023 - Food crime costs the UK economy up to £2 billion a year, according to a new report, published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). University of Portsmouth researchers worked with the FSA to help estimate the cost of food crime to the UK. ‘The Cost of Food Crime’ report has found the cost of food ...

InFamily Foods reaches next milestone in protein supply of the future

16-Oct-2023 - InFamily Foods continues to expand its protein strategy: Its subsidiary The Cultivated B (TCB) has entered into initial discussions with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), officially entering the preliminary process for approval of a hybrid sausage product made from plant-based ...

How safe is your sushi?

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

29-Sep-2023 - Sushi has become everyday fare in Norway and elsewhere around the globe, and many people opt for sashimi and other raw fish when they want to treat themselves to something tasty. It is important to emphasise here that, as a general rule, it is completely safe to eat this type of food in Norway. ...