Frozen and canned foods come in handy when the produce you need is out of season or run out. You can always have some nutrient backup in the pantry or the freezer. We have all grown up believing fresh food is superior to frozen and canned food. But what does science say about this? According ...
Inside our bodies at every moment, our cells are orchestrating a complex dance of atoms and molecules that uses energy to create, distribute, and deploy the substances on which our lives depend. And it’s not just in our bodies: all animals carry out this dance of metabolism, and it turns out none of them do ...
Probiotics, often hailed as “beneficial bacteria,” have been given a transformative touch by Russian scientists. At the forefront of this revolution is Dr. Chikindas, whose groundbreaking work at the Health Promoting Naturals Laboratory at Rutgers University opens new avenues for human health. The journey into microbiology From his childhood, Dr. Chikindas was captivated by “little ...
Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain, and rice puddings from the United Kingdom. Despite its universal appeal, the question asked in every kitchen, be it ...
Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Have you ever noticed a funky smell in your freezer? Where does it come from and what can be done to fix the problem? Hardy microbes and pungent chemicals There ...
The edible taro is a corm that is cut from the Colocasia esculenta plant. Its root system stores its nutrients inside a thick swollen part of the root. This section is chopped, peeled, then cooked and added to a meal. The word esculenta is the Latin word for edible. Captain Cook found the Colocasia growing ...
Most consumers care about the technology and the ingredients used to make their microwavable dinners and other shelf-ready meals, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers. The study found that many consumers are willing to pay a premium for ready‑to‑eat meals with a “clean label” showing few ingredients. They are also ...
Eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil may protect your brain from protein build-up and shrinkage that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study. The research was published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The ...
Researchers developed a groove-based shape morphing technique that can make many types of materials, especially edible materials like authentic Italian pasta made of semolina flour and water, flat-packed and morph when cooked. They were inspired by how furniture is flat packed to save packaging space and carbon footprint during transportation. The plastic material, used in ...
When most people hear “food contamination,” they think of bacteria present on unwashed fruits or vegetables, or undercooked meat. However, there are other ways for harmful contaminants to be present in food products. Angelia Seyfferth, a member of the Soil Science Society of America, investigates food contamination coming from the soil where the plants grow. Seyfferth ...
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