Edible holograms could someday decorate foods
Holograms are everywhere, from driver's licenses to credit cards to product packaging. And now, edible holograms could someday enhance foods. Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a laser-based method to print nanostructured holograms on d.....»»
Say hello to Impossible Meatballs, another amazing animal meat alternative
Impossible Foods newest product, Impossible Meatballs, are a mix of Impossible Burger and Impossible Sausage -- but they're somehow cheaper than both......»»
Decorate your home and spare the needles with these best artificial trees
Looking for a long-lasting, easy to set up piece of home decor? An artificial tree can spruce up your living room for years to come. They are easy to set up as most come in a hinged design and fluff up perfectly to look just like a real tree. Some ev.....»»
Decorate your treetop to match your home decor with these best tree toppers
Tree toppers now come in many different forms, the most popular ones being angels and stars. The history of this decor originally was to ward off evil spirits and protect your homes. While some still may follow that tradition, tree toppers offer a fu.....»»
Plant-based alternative food consumption may have doubled in UK over ten years suggests first analysis of its kind
The proportion of UK people reporting eating and drinking plant-based alternative foods such as plant-based milk, vegan sausages and vegetable burgers nearly doubled between 2008 -- 2011 and 2017 -- 2019, according to a new study......»»
Time series study first to suggest that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods has environmental implications
A new study finds that over the last 30 years, Brazil has undergone a nutrition transition toward a diet higher in ultra-processed foods, and that of food types consumed, these have been the largest contributor to worsening impacts on greenhouse gas.....»»
Traditional restaurants displaying a year of establishments are more preferred in Japan
Japanese customers have higher expectations of restaurants selling traditional foods more when they display an older year of establishment......»»
Apple chips moisture analysis made easy with near-infrared spectroscopy
Dried snack foods such as apple chips are a convenient alternative to fresh fruit, providing longer shelf life and easier storage. Consumers increasingly demand product variety, so companies coat such snack foods with fruit and vegetable powders to e.....»»
Make a meal with heated water and a sous vide machine
Sous Vide is French for under vacuum. Sous vide machines heat and maintain water temperatures to cook foods, specifically meats, that are vacuum-sealed in plastic and submerged in the water. The cooked meat comes out very tender and perfectly cooke.....»»
Australians urged to consider environment as well as health when reaching for sweets and pastries
Keen to do your bit for the environment? Cut back on sweets, pastries, fried foods and processed meat. According to a new study published this month, reducing these foods in our diet is not only better for our health but also the planet......»»
Irish startup"s pocket-sized gadget shows you what food is bad for your gut
The AIRE device made by FoodMarble measures hydrogen in the breath, to tell users which foods trigger their digestion problems......»»
Increased consumption of whole grains could significantly reduce the economic impact of type 2 diabetes
Increased consumption of whole grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and the costs associated with its treatment......»»
Potentially harmful industrial chemicals detected in US fast foods
Chicken nuggets, burritos and other popular items consumers buy from fast food outlets in the United States contain chemicals that are linked to a long list of serious health problems, according to a new study......»»
Holograms are coming to Cisco Webex
Cisco wants to remove the barriers to hybrid work by using real-time, photorealistic holograms for remote training and collaboration......»»
Fish consumption still safe despite initial fears over mercury levels
The benefits of consuming traditional foods tend to outweigh the risks of possible mercury contamination, according to a recent study......»»
Turn your Instant Pot into an air fryer with this cheap accessory
Instant Pots are already versatile, but by adding this cheap accessory you can also turn yours into an air fryer to cook crispy, delicious foods!.....»»
Delicious discoveries: Scientists just described a new onion species from the Himalaya
The genus Allium contains about 1,100 species worldwide, including many staple foods like onion, garlic, scallion, shallot and chives. Even though this group of vegetables has been making appearances at family dinners for centuries, it turns out that.....»»
Baking Impossible: The great nerdish bake-off for the engineering set
Netflix combines Home Ec and wood shop, delivers charming reality series. The vehicles built by contestants on Baking Impossible consist of roughly 80-90 percent edible parts, like t.....»»
Multistep mechanism of nanostructure formation in liquid crystal
Most of our daily commodities, such as plastics, alloys and processed foods, are provided as solids, and they are often processed by a controlled cooling process from a liquid mixture to a solid. Liquid crystals, solutions, polymers, and biomaterials.....»»
Application of novel technologies against carcinogenic fungi mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are a group of low-molecular-weight compounds with a lot of diversity at their structures, which are mainly produced through the secondary metabolism of fungi. They are produced on different types of foods and are considered as hazardous s.....»»
Social media "likes" found to positively influence healthy food choices
Social media users who view images of healthy foods that have been heavily endorsed with 'likes' are more likely to make healthier food choices, a new study has found......»»