One in four UK coffee drinkers have ‘no idea’ where their coffee comes from; while one in 20 even believe it is farmed in the UK, according to a survey from Nestlé.

Food and flavours collide with the film world and a fictional favourite as a University of Warwick professor explores the most famous creations of chocolate idol Willy Wonka ahead of its reimagined release premiering in December 2023.

Studies suggest that our fruit and vegetables are losing nutrients. Bárbara Pinho examines the evidence and looks at the implications of a 'nutrient collapse'

In a recently published study in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) at Karolinska Institutet have questioned the old paradigm ...

Official website for Osaka Metropolitan University. Established in 2022 through the merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University.

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative ...

In October 2023, BioDesign Research published a perspective article titled "Toward Synthetic Genomics in Plants." Focusing on the emerging field of plant synthetic genomics, this study delves into the ...

For the first time, dopamine regulation has been mapped in real time, deep inside the brains of three humans, revealing how the brain neurotransmitter plays an essential role in not just recognizing rewards but learning from mistakes.

Our brains don't look that special when looking at their relative size compared to our closest animal relatives. To understand human intelligence, scientists are now looking deeper.

For sustainable air fuel to work, it's going to need a staggering amount of land.

As our world is full of diverse food options the taste also depends on the likability of the food. How psychology is related to taste?

Following on from ecological theories of perception, such as the one proposed by [Gibson, J. J. (1966). The senses considered as perceptual systems. B…

Non-volatiles offer some insight into the formation of aroma-active components in peach puree (PP), but more depth investigation is still needed. Form…

Taste preferences, genetic influences, and training methods offer insights into fostering an appreciation for diverse foods and promoting a balanced diet. Check out the top seven tips for acquiring taste on disliked flavors.

From countess to political prisoner to palace chef, Maria Guyomar de Pinha lived a life fit for the screen.

Want to have better crops? Here's a solution.

Cave yoghurt anybody?

It was only a matter of time before beer aficionados had their own version of wine sommeliers - and that hard-earned distinction is known as a cicerone.

Study finds lower impact from widely spread-out teams, but is it cause or effect?

The cocoa and chocolate making industry has been warned that cocoa stocks languishing in EU warehouses during the 18-month transition period leading up to the European Union’s Deforestation law that kicks in at the end of December 2024 may have to be sold outside of the bloc or destroyed if regulatory compliance cannot be proved.

Why can you buy lasagne flavour snacks in Thailand but not in Italy? Which country can cope with the hottest chilli? And why do Germans like paprika so much?

Los frutos secos, a menudo pequeños en tamaño, son gigantes en cuanto a su densidad nutricional. Esta riqueza en nutrientes clave les confiere un papel especial en una dieta saludable y en la prevención de enfermedades, especialmente las cardiovasculares.

Caffeine can help you feel energized. But is there a limit to how much your body can handle?

A new study suggests that repeated consumption of plant-based meat over time does not improve consumer liking. However, the context – what meals the plant-based substitutes are used in – is highly significant to how they receive it.

Scientists are working to protect the unique qualities of cacao beans grown in the Buenaventura region on the Pacific coast of Colombia. In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and

Researchers from The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) have developed an innovative fermentation process that produces natural betalain-type food colors. This groundbreaking ...

Edibles, vapes and joints all contain the same psychoactive compounds, but the effects they have on the body vary

Wine aromas by grape variety. I've been thinking about this article for a long time, trying to figure out how best to explain the typical flavors of different grape varieties. To explain in a simple and clear way how to choose what you like from a wine label. Because when I look at a wine label, I automatically analyze the information differently from wine lovers. I'll try to present this logical chain of analysis here rather tha

Composition house dsm-firmenich unveils a beautiful book on the transformation of perfume plants, written by Lionel Paillès. Available in French and English.   "Nature could not offer its best to the perfumer without the precious contribution of science and researchers." These are the opening words of the beautiful book "Grasse -From Flower to Perfume," published by Gallimard. It hi