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Making sense of allergens; a confusing path from product to consumer

14 October 2016 | By

The incidence of food allergy reporting is increasing and the cause can be multifactorial but is generally still fundamentally unknown. It is suspected that genetic and environmental factors may have an increasing impact on allergy occurrence. The world of food allergens is mostly misunderstood by consumers and food producers, which…

Nutritional properties of seaweeds

14 October 2016 | By

The Webster’s Dictionary defines food as “a material consisting of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes, and to furnish energy” and as such, the foods we eat affect our overall health, development and well-being. 

Innovating under pressure: the influence of soft factors in the diffusion of novel technologies

14 October 2016 | By Ariette Matser, Senior Scientist UR Food & Biobased Research, Wageningen University; Bob Mulder, Lecturer Strategic Communication, Wageningen University; Maaike Spuij, Sub-department Communication, Philosophy and Technology, Wageningen University

Novel food processing technologies have the potential to improve or replace existing processes, but the diffusion of these innovations is not straightforward. Besides obvious factors such as costs and regulations we have found that soft aspects influence the spreading of novel food processing technologies. According to stakeholders from the food…

A closer look at… GBBO Week #7: Stevia

10 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

In light of the recent polemic surrounding child obesity, New Food decided to explore a renowned alternative to sugar: the natural sweetener, stevia...

Science of Sake

10 October 2016 | By

This article outlines recent research on the brewing yeast of Japanese rice wine and highlights the unknown genetics of food microbes.

Edible seaweed: A closer look…

10 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

New Food takes a closer look at the health benefits of edible seaweed with a cool, new infographic. Rich in protein, fibre and crucially iodine, there seem to be many reasons why you should try edible seaweed...

Supercritical fluid extraction and application of bioactive ingredients from plant materials

9 October 2016 | By , ,

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) technology is a green technology that offers an alternative to conventional solvent extraction technology.1 Having less impact on the environment it also meets consumer demand for safe, natural and high quality ingredients. More and more industries are using SFE technology and are reported to have market…

Kin Vodka, a toffee-tinged taste of innovation

4 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

To celebrate National Vodka Day, we asked the creator of the innovative, Lake District-based brand Kin Vodka, to describe what makes her product special...

A closer look at… GBBO Week #6: Flower power

29 September 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

New Food decides to delve deeper into the phenomenon of edible flowers and how culinary culture can integrate botanical innovation...

Oktoberfest in numbers: A beautiful excess

26 September 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

To celebrate the last week of the world famous beer bonanza, New Food continues its coverage of Oktoberfest taking a look at the festival in numbers...