2024 February

Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue color, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. This applies to a lot of fruits that are the same color including ...

A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich has solved the mystery of a novel clove-like off-flavor in orange juice, the cause of which ...

Unless you have hands-on experience, the impact of specific grains used in whiskey can feel elusive. We reached out to an expert for a better understanding.

From sniffing out diseases and explosives, to some clever animal and dinosaur adaptations for life, the nose and its broad olfactory functions are an important, if somewhat underappreciated, part of many animals' sensory systems.

Supermarkets across Europe offer such regular and wide selections of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries – even in the grip of winter – that it’s easy to take them for granted. But behind the seemingly limitless domestic and foreign supplies on store shelves, the berry sector worldwide is facing a serious threat: increasingly erratic growing conditions sparked by climate change. The result is that berries are more vulnerable to pests, diseases and droughts. Best breeds

Personalized medicine is finally becoming a reality — starting with the food we eat.

Understanding how key dietary nutrients move around the world within traded food gives us a better picture of global population health – and how the wealth gap between countries affects it.

Why does the mouth produce saliva? Read to find out. Saliva is a translucent liquid that several salivary glands in the mouth produce. But what role does saliva play in health? The Role of Saliva While saliva mostly consists of water, it also consists of vital substances necessary for food digestion and tooth strength.

The increasing concentration of ozone (O3) is a key factor contributing to the deterioration of air quality in China. O3 and its precursors, especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs), could be transported ...

Blue is no longer the color – at least, it doesn’t have to be – thanks to some food science wizardry.

A new study in Nature Communications unveils the hidden world of sensory evolution in fruit flies. By delving into the genes and cells behind their delicate noses and tongues, researchers have discovered ...

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture is an SCI agriculture journal publishing original research at the agriculture/food interface.

New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colors in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal ...

A ton of the ultraprocessed foods we eat were created via "pre-digestion" — which makes it all the less filling, and all the more addictive.

Coca-Cola will remove labels from Sprite bottles in select UK convenience stores, in a move to cut down on packaging materials and simplify recycling.

Mulberries and blackberries look similar, but they are very different fruit. Take a look at their differences before you go foraging or buy them at the store.

Proposals to loosen EU rules on gene edited crops have passed a significant barrier after the European Parliament’s Environmental Committee voted in favour of a proposal to introduce a new regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).

Why aren't more of us doing it?

The World Vegetable Centre in Taiwan is breeding varieties that will grow better and faster and could become a major crop in Australia

If the thought of mixing milk with hard liquor makes you turn your nose up in disgust, consider that the combo has a history that stretches back centuries.

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. The purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common additives ...

Black rice is a grain that has been around for a very long time and back in its ancient history, it was reserved for only the royal members of society.

In contrast to conventional mirrors, light can be reflected on surfaces known as metasurfaces without changing its polarization. This phenomenon has now been proven by physicists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität ...

Green plants produce a specific gas when under attack to both directly ward off herbivores and pathogens and indirectly lure in herbivore predators.

Spray on coatings for grapes in the vineyard have promise in preventing off flavors in wines that result from contact with wildfire smoke, according to new Oregon State University research.

Subgoals can make all the difference when ambitious targets seem too daunting

Ancient relics within.

Spaniards theorize churros, named for a type of sheep, were invented by Spanish shepherds in the 16th century but others have tied its origins elsewhere.

The joint venture between Cargill and dms-firmenich, called Avansya, has announced that EverSweet stevia sweetener has received a positive safety opinion from the European Food Safety Authority and the UK Food Standards Agency.