New film could inhibit bacterial growth on conveyor belts
A film coated with nanoparticles of silver and calcium phosphate could be used in food processing plants and packaging to inhibit pathogen growth, claim Swiss chemical engineers.
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Natural preservative knowledge lags behind demand, warns authority
Research on natural food preservatives is lagging behind market demand for replacements for synthetic ones that have fallen out of favour with consumers, warns an expert, and a coordinated effort is needed to bridge the gap.
Mushrooms can replace beef to help in obesity struggle: study
Formulating foods with mushroom instead of beef may reduce caloric intake by over 400 calories per day, according to new research.
EU-wide dietary guidelines not feasible, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft opinion on food-based dietary guidelines, in which it concluded that guidelines to span the whole of the EU would not be feasible.