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Study links lutein to brain health and intelligence in older adults

Study links lutein to brain health and intelligence in older adults

A study of older adults published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has linked consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of crystallized intelligence, the ability to use the skills

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Jamuns can be used to make low-cost solar cells, say IIT Roorkee scientists

Jamuns can be used to make low-cost solar cells, say IIT Roorkee scientists

Plucking and feasting on fresh, delectable jamuns is a favourite childhood pastime during summer months, but scientists at IIT Roorkee have found a novel use for the juicy Indian fruit—making inexpensive solar cells. Researchers used

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Moderate changes in Indian diets could benefit both health and the environment

Moderate changes in Indian diets could benefit both health and the environment

In a study published recently in the inaugural edition of The Lancet Planetary Health, Wellcome-funded researchers led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine identify moderate shifts in typical Indian diets that could

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Meat Tech innovation centre in Ireland

Meat Tech innovation centre in Ireland

Meat Technology Ireland, a strategic research and innovation base in beef and sheep meat processing in Ireland, was launched by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O Connor TD and Minister for Agriculture,

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Global demand for cocoa tastes moderate pace

Global demand for cocoa tastes moderate pace

Unsuitable weather conditions, poor management of cocoa farms, negligent adoption of modern agricultural techniques and stringent measures taken by governments are severely affecting the production and supply of cocoa. The study published by ‘Future Market

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Researchers link chili pepper and decreased mortality rate

Researchers link chili pepper and decreased mortality rate

Consumption of hot red chili peppers was associated with a 13% reduction in total mortality, primarily in deaths due to heart disease or stroke, in a large prospective study conducted by researchers at the Larner

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Public Health England study says kids stacking sugar at higher level

Public Health England study says kids stacking sugar at higher level

The most important meal of the day is turning out to be a curse for school going kids. According to Public Health England, the average English child is consuming up so much on sugar before

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Cold storage requirement in India stands at 35 million tonnes says study

Cold storage requirement in India stands at 35 million tonnes says study

Government has got a study done on “Assessment of Quantitative Harvest and Post-Harvest Losses of Major Crops and Commodities in India” by ICAR - Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana. The study

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Innovation in Food Industry: Opportunity and Challenges

Innovation in Food Industry: Opportunity and Challenges

Innovation is viewed as the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, unarticulated needs of consumers, or existing market needs. This is accomplished through more products, processes, services, technologies, or business models that are

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Traditional wisdom is Gold mine for innovations

Traditional wisdom is Gold mine for innovations

The Indian food system dates back to almost 8000 years and has evolved over years and continues to evolve even today. Thousands of traditional food recipes, unique foods from different regions of the country, a