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NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 The effects of different flours, including chickpea, chestnut and tiger nut, on gluten-free bread have been examined with results suggesting tiger nut flour could be a winner. Marta Capellas, food research from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, unveiled the results at the Free Fro... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 You may want to sit down before reading this unexpected food-related news, dear reader. Nestlé — the company responsible for a decent portion of my childhood diet via cookie dough and chocolate bars— is thinking about selling its American confectionary business. This means some... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 Consumer exposure to nitrites and nitrates as additives used in processed meats is safe for most population groups at existing levels outlined by the European Safety and Food Authority (EFSA). A reassessment carried out by the agency concludes that despite this outcome, the acceptab... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 Europe’s health ministers have called for tougher laws on advertising of junk food to children, especially online and via social media. Members of the employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs council (EPSCO) said there is “ample evidence to justify more effective... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 A publicly available database that provides added insights into rice cultivation could address security issues arising from its production, shaping policy in the process. The RiceAtlas database is said to be a significant upgrade to current crop monitoring tools, with a spatial detail and... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-19 Reducing meat consumption and using more efficient farming methods globally are essential to stave off irreversible damage to the environmental, a new study says. The research, from the University of Minnesota, also found that future increases in agricultural sustainability are likely to ... | |
NEWS POSTED ON 2017-06-15 A quick and reliable way to test the freshness of fruit is the focus of a study that adapts a coated fabric, which soaks up chemical compounds in the fruit juice, to indicate ripeness. The innovative technique is able to track the evolution of chemical changes occurring in oranges during ... | |
