Trait results in roots better able to capture more water and nutrients from soil, need less fertilizer, and withstand drought

21-Mar-2023

A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international ...

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Scientists find that allergies to soy and peanuts can be activated by common meat-free alternatives based on other legumes, but most people won’t experience a reaction

17-Mar-2023

Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. But allergies to legumes like soy or peanuts are both common and dangerous. Are patients allergic to particular legumes at risk from meat-free proteins made of ...

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14-Mar-2023

Nestlé has unveiled its latest innovation for its plant-based products: a milk alternative that combines a unique blend of oat and fava, with a strong nutritional value. By combining oat and fava, the plant-based milk alternative has 5g of protein per serving, and all the amino acids needed in ...

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New study is first to tie patterns of age-independent human mortality to food production

24-Jan-2023

The transition to agriculture from hunting and gathering in pre-colonial North America led to changes in age-independent mortality, or mortality caused by factors that are not associated with age, according to a new study by a Penn State-led research team. The team found that the intensification ...

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A study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center says that potatoes are filled with key nutrients and packed with health benefits.

21-Nov-2022

When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, and often find themselves on a list of foods to avoid, especially for individuals with insulin resistance. ...

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31-Oct-2022

Chocolate has been appreciated as a delicacy for thousands of years, and it’s easy to see why. The luscious and luxurious treat can give you a little pick-me-up toward the end of a hard day, or provide a sweet ending to a fine meal. You might think we know everything about chocolate by now, but ...

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21-Oct-2022

The Vegan Society has made a formal complaint to ITV after a taste-testing segment on This Morning failed to address the environmental impact of dairy milk, despite criticising the impact of plant milks. Earlier this month, hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield were provided with dairy, ...

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13-Sep-2022

“Maybe one day we can produce cell-based proteins on a rooftop in a city,” says Julia Keppler from the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering. This lab looks into milk proteins made by cells instead of cows. Over the next four years, she and her colleagues will be taking major steps on this new ...

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01-Sep-2022

Researchers in Brazil have developed a selection method performed directly with coffee beans in real time. It does not require roasting, does not destroy the samples and can be included as a step in the production process. The process of selecting specialty coffee beans entails three kinds of ...

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01-Aug-2022

People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the ...

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