Researchers uncover high PAHs in common foods

The study reveals hidden carcinogens in cooking oils and meats using advanced QuEChERS-GC-MS detection method

17-Sep-2025 - In today’s world, people are increasingly prioritizing their health and well-being, with daily exercises and calorie-tracking apps becoming the new norm. People are therefore interested in incorporating highly nutritious food items such as fruits and vegetables into their diet plans. However, ...

Temporary tattoo could detect an unwanted drug in your drink

A chemical receptor turns red when it detects the drug γ-hydroxybutyrate

25-Jul-2025 - Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore — semi-permanent versions have become a favorite among adults who don’t want the commitment of the real thing. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have created their own temporary tattoo sticker that has a hidden, but possibly lifesaving, ...

Smart farm-grown plant unlocks hair health benefits

Korea Food Research Institute succeeds in functional food ingredient development

08-Jul-2025 - The Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI) has successfully developed a functional ingredient derived from a smart farm-grown plant, drawing attention from both scientific and industrial circles. In collaboration with the domestic smart-farming company Wooree Green Science, KFRI identified Justicia ...

Researchers develop an edible biofilm for extending fruit shelf life

The developed natural polysaccharide-based edible coating can replace synthetic packaging, offering a sustainable solution to reduce global food waste

20-Dec-2024 - With significant improvements in transportation technology, the accessibility of freshfoodhas considerably increased. However, this progress has been accompanied by escalating concerns aboutfoodwaste during transportation and storage. Globally, around 17% offoodat the retail and consumer ...

A KAIST research team successfully produces microbial plastic to replace pet bottles​

13-Nov-2024 - Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. The KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles, making it a hot topic. Our university announced on the 7th of November ...

Future Food: Beef Cells Integrated into Rice

By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food

19-Jun-2024 - From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture. Now, Korean scientists add a new recipe to the list—cultured beef rice—by growing animal muscle and fat cells ...

By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food

Beef, but make it rice: Scientists create affordable and sustainable protein alternative

19-Feb-2024 - From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture. Now, Korean scientists add a new recipe to the list—cultured beef rice—by growing animal muscle and fat cells ...

Revolutionizing batteries: Coffee grounds power high-performance sodium-ion anodes

Using coffee waste as a precursor material for hard carbon synthesis

07-Feb-2024 - In a study recently published in the KeAi journal Carbon Resources Conversion, a team of researchers from Kazakhstan and South Korea reported the successful synthesis of P-doped hard carbon using coffee grounds as a precursor and H3PO4 as the doping agent. The investigation focused on determining ...

Algae combined with visible light may create ink for cultured meat

29-May-2023 - A few years ago, a French daily newspaper published an article titled “Korea’s Utilization of Algae as a food ingredient for the Earth”. The article highlighted the ecological potential of algae, which Westerners typically find unappealing due to its soft and pulpy consistency. Algae possesses ...

Chung-Ang University study reveals sustainable business solutions for food cold chains

Researchers provide a set of critical success factors for mitigating the recent challenges faced by the food cold chains in China

24-Aug-2022 - The agricultural food cold chain (AFCC) is an important player in the food-supply industry. It ensures safe and efficient food distribution with minimal wastage- from the farm to table. This is achieved by storing food at optimum temperature and humidity conditions to maintain its quality. In ...