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Is almond milk yoghurt better for you than dairy-based?
When weighing up almond milk yoghurt and dairy-based milk yoghurt, researchers have found that the former packs “an overall greater nutritional punch”.
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Researcher plans to create protein source made from hydrogen
Lutz Grossmann is on a mission to innovate an animal-free protein that has a low carbon footprint and is produced without relying on agricultural land.
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Is oil the secret to stopping Salmonella?
Researchers dried Salmonella onto stainless steel surfaces then tested various oil-based cleaning techniques to see if the method worked, and the results make for good reading.
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Researchers create portable tool to detect foodborne contaminants
A team of food scientists and engineers recently received a grant to develop and test a portable sensor technology which aims to quickly detect foodborne pathogens outside of a lab.
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Why plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean healthy
David McClements warns that plant-based alternatives are not necessarily healthier than their traditional counterparts, thanks to the amount of sugar, salt, and saturated fat sometimes present in them.
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Advancements in recreational fishing tech may pose risks to US fisheries
A new study has raised caution over the potential negative impact new technologies could have on US fisheries and suggested scientists work closely with resource management agencies to assess the affects.
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Soil erosion worse than first thought in Corn Belt
Soil erosion in the US’ Corn Belt is worse than feared according to new research by an American university.
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Lower-sodium turkey wins sensory test over full-salt option
The food scientists used turkey breast meat as a protein model to investigate whether limiting the sodium diffusion rates could reduce overall sodium while maintaining a quality of saltiness that consumers accept.
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Low-cost bacterial detection technology uses smartphone camera
Scientists are developing a dual-part detection method that can search for traces of bacteria in water or food samples using a smartphone and a $30 microscope add-on.
