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Ultra-thin silk coating extends the life of fruits

6 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer

Engineers have demonstrated that fruits can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration when coated in an odourless, biocompatible silk solution...

Bugsolutely champion the edible insect revolution

6 May 2016 | By Mandy Parrett, Editorial Assistant

Thai food company, Bugsolutely, are bringing their edible insect passion to the western world this month, by promoting their Cricket Pasta at two major international food events.

Frutarom’s Portusana supports blood sugar control

4 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer

A clinical study confirms positive effects of Frutarom’s Portusana, an extract of the herb purslane, on blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 Diabetes...

Fat systems that lower saturated fat in baked goods

4 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer

Cargill scientists have created fat systems that lower saturated fat by as much as 40% in shortenings, without compromising finished product attributes...

Using limonene to enhance low-fat chocolate

3 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer

Researchers at KU Leuven have shed light on how adding limonene could improve the texture in lower-fat versions of chocolate and its ability to melt...