Why don’t most foods cause allergies?
Proteins in food set off an immune response—but a feeble one. Enlarge / Artist's rendering of a T cell. (credit: Getty Images) One of the adaptive immune system’s primary jobs is to recognize foreign substances in our bodi.....»»
Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from ready-to-eat foods in China
The objective of a new study published in the journal Zoonoses was to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, virulence profiles, and molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) obtained from ready-to-e.....»»
I try synthetic salmon and enter the “uncanny valley” of taste
Synthetic fish isn't quite there yet—and may not be worth the effort. Enlarge / It may look a lot like fish, but it's not. (credit: New School Foods) I could count on one thing as I sat down for a multiple-course meal.....»»
This Scorching Summer Is Taking a Toll on Your Favorite Foods
A perfect storm of extreme weather and war have hit northern hemisphere crops like wheat, peaches, and olives. Welcome to the increasingly precarious future of food......»»
Research team identifies human odorant receptor for "horse stable" odor, with implications for food testing
Para-cresol is an aromatic compound with a strong horse stable-like odor. It contributes to the off-flavor of some foods, but it is also detectable as a characteristic odorant in whiskey and tobacco, as well as in the urine of various mammals......»»
Scientists develop automated analysis method for identification and quantification of microplastic particles
How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of parti.....»»
Pay-with-palm coming to all of Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon is expanding its Amazon One palm-recognition system to all 500 of its Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. by the end of this year......»»
Coexistence in microbial communities: Study challenges popular predictive rule
Microbial communities are widely used by biotechnology suppliers for processes like manufacturing biofuels and new foods, or helping crops grow better. To engineer successful communities, scientists need to predict whether microorganisms can live and.....»»
Amazon’s palm authentication tech is coming to every Whole Foods in the U.S.
Amazon’s palm recognition technology has been rolling out at a number of businesses over the last year or so, but one Amazon actually owns wasn’t … The post Amazon’s palm authentication tech is coming to every Whole Foods in t.....»»
Broken-down soy proteins can stop damage from excessive ice build-up and freezer burn
Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy......»»
Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals, study shows
Orangutans are dependent on their mothers longer than any other non-human animal, nursing until they are at least six years old and living with her for up to three years more, learning how to find, choose, and process the exceedingly varied range of.....»»
It’s Time to End the Tyranny of Ultra-Processed Food
Industrially processed pizzas, cereals, and convenience foods are responsible for a host of diseases. Policymakers and doctors need to lead the food fight......»»
Chocolate can be fruity or flowery, if you skip the roasting step
"Natural" foods are trendy, and proponents claim that little or no processing helps preserve the food's inherent flavor. Research now published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that, at least for certain artisanal, bean-to-bar.....»»
DNA barcoding identifies the plants a person has eaten
What people say they've eaten and what they've actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to identify the plant matter in human feces may get at the truth, improving clinical trials, nutrition.....»»
Report: Roadmap to reshaping Australia"s food systems
Australia's food systems feed an estimated 75 million people across domestic and export markets with safe, high-quality foods. Our food industries are major drivers of economic growth and social prosperity and provide employment for many Australians......»»
Testing antimicrobial resistance in non-typhoidal Salmonella from retail foods collected in 2020 in China
Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of human salmonellosis globally. Food animals are major NTS reservoirs. An increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne NTS has led to clinical treatment failures. To examine the prevalence a.....»»
Study in mice links heat-damaged DNA in food to possible genetic risks
Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare, elevates cancer risk. The alleged culprit: DNA within the food that's bee.....»»
Using pressure and steam to create shrimp with fewer allergens
With the start of summer, many people will be firing up their grills and roasting everything from hot dogs to steaks. Shrimp won't be on the menu for millions of Americans with seafood allergies, though a method reported in the Journal of Agricultura.....»»
Banning multibuy discounts shown to drive sales rather than curb appetites
With the government under pressure to devise policies that help curb excessive consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks, new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) finds that banning multibuy deals has the opposite effect......»»
Color-changing material indicates when medications get too warm
Some foods and medicines, such as many COVID-19 vaccines, must be kept cold. As a step toward a robust, stable technique that could indicate when these products exceed safe limits, researchers in ACS Nano report a class of brilliantly colored microcr.....»»
Mapping the conflict between farming and biodiversity
It's well known that producing foods such as beef can have an outsized footprint when it comes to carbon emissions. But a new study shows that some of these same staples can have an equally huge effect when it comes to biodiversity losses......»»