Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
The team has filed a patent for their method of gene modification Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have successfully bioengineered an important protein in plants to increase the yield of oil from
Study confirms that processed foods key to rising obesity The modern pallet's preference for highly processed and refined foods over a protein-rich diet is a key contributor to the high obesity rates in the Western
Reducing alcohol consumption may be emphasised in young adults with heavy drinking habits as part of any strategy to prevent stroke People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol
Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits Adults who were making lifestyle changes to lose weight tended to overestimate how healthy their diet was, according to a new study in the
A common dietary fibre promotes allergy-like immune responses in preclinical studies A type of dietary fibre called inulin, commonly used in health supplements and known to have certain anti-inflammatory properties, can also promote an allergy-related
A low-carbohydrate diet, if sustained, may be a useful dietary approach for preventing and treating type 2 diabetes While low-carb diets are often recommended for those being treated for diabetes, little evidence exists on whether
Porous silica from sand can promote an anti-obesity effect by functioning locally in the gut Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia
Significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health A team of researchers from King's College London investigated the impact of whole and ground almonds on the composition of gut
Food scientists conducting large collaborative study of consumer behaviour reveal new results A recent study on the potential for cross-contaminating kitchen surfaces with pathogens during food preparation has pointed to an unlikely culprit for spreading
It can be easily integrated into existing water purification systems in households A group of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed a simple and affordable point-of-use technology that can successfully