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Scientists develop new edible coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables

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The scientist who turned fresh-cut apple slices into a popular convenience food has turned his attention to developing coatings for food that are invisible, edible, colourless, odorless and tasteless. Attila...

International expert says Australia falling behind on global trend towards ‘natural’ colours

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One of the leading authorities on ‘natural’ food colours in the Asia Pacific region has urged Australian food manufacturers, marketers and media to show “greater leadership” in converting to ‘natural’...

Doubling protein intake while exercising protects against muscle loss, promotes fat loss

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Consuming twice the recommended daily allowance of protein while adhering to a diet and exercise plan prevents the loss of muscle loss and promotes fat loss, scientists from the US Army Research Institute...

Launches of food and drinks with Vitamin K2 almost doubles worldwide

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As the global functional food market has been steadily increasing in recent years, new food and drink products containing Vitamin K2 have almost doubled (183 per cent) globally in the five years to 2012,...

Caffeine may contribute to healthy liver for people with fatty liver disease

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Increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to an international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS)...

Broccoli could be key to preventing and slowing osteoarthritis

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A compound found in broccoli could be the key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UAE) in the UK. The...

Regulators investigating “dodgy” frozen yoghurt health claims following CHOICE findings

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Australia’s leading consumer group CHOICE says its research into five frozen yoghurt (froyo) businesses – WowCow, Mooberry, Yogurtland, Yogurberry and Zwirl – has identified a “potential breach”...

Government seeks submissions on possible changes to Australia’s caffeine policy guidelines

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Australia’s Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) has invited public submissions on a Food Regulation Policy Options Paper for formulating policy guidelines on the regulation of caffeine in food...

Whole fruits linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, but Fruit Juice increases risk

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Eating more whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, showed a “significant” link to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health...

Food scientists develop ingredients that fool hunger pangs

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Chemical engineers may have found the answer to feeling fuller for longer and help reduce snacking between meals, as they develop special food ingredients that have the potential to reduce hunger pangs...