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Making wheat and peanuts less allergic
Rustgi and his colleagues are using plant breeding and genetic engineering to develop less allergenic varieties of wheat and peanuts. Their goal is to increase food options for people with allergies.
Sake has the highest umami content than other beverages
Umami is a Japanese word which means savoury deliciousness. A comparison study was conducted to analyse the highest umami flavour between a range of wines, champagnes, beers and sakes (Japanese rice wine). Sake ranked highest on the umami scale followed by beer, champagne and wine.
Juicing technique could influence the healthfulness of juice
After preparing juices with the different methods, the researchers observed that, in general, blending produced juices with the lowest amounts of some beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C, antioxidants and phenolics, probably because the technique produced the most heat.
Chia seeds can improve health and slow signs of ageing
A team has developed and patented a method to separate mucilage from chia seeds, yielding a protein-rich chia seed flour. “Our method offers an improved option for creating products that use components, primarily peptides, from the chia seeds to inhibit enzymes that play a role in the ageing of the skin," Andrea Liceaga, an associate professor of food science said.
Turning food waste into food
Scientists have discovered fermented food waste can boost bacteria useful for crop growth. It makes plants more resistant to pathogens and reduces carbon emissions from farming.
Spain funds cell-based meat project
Biotech Foods, a firm based in San Sebastian, is leading the new project of cell-based protein and has attracted EUR 3.7m from government funding. The company is developing alternatives to beef and pork.
Indian biscuit manufacturers prepare for post-Covid growth
India’s biscuit market saw a demand rise during the pandemic due to higher at-home consumption. The demand for costlier biscuits has risen rapidly in recent years and India’s biscuit industry might expand the variety of biscuits sold to consumers.
Tea bombs are the latest trends brewing on Instagram
Hot chocolate bombs inspired the trend of tea bombs. Some prefer to fill their tea bombs with flavours such as chamomile and lavender, while others opt for a simple green or lemon tea. Food bloggers add everything from edible glitter to crushed flower petals to make their cup of tea look stunning!
