Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

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How artificial sweeteners are changing our friendly gut bacteria

8 September 2022 | By Dr Aparna Shil, Dr Havovi Chichger

The use of artificial sweeteners is prevalent throughout the food industry, but scientists remain unsure as to what effect these ingredients have on our gut microbiota and health.

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Can food surface texture change consumer perceptions about healthiness?

10 January 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Previous studies are said to have shown that packaging, labelling and the texture of a cup or plate can alter people's perception of food, but a new study has looked at how a food product itself can be perceived differently depending on its appearance.