Food Science News

Jun 13, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

In a study to examine how effective different varieties of onion are at killing cancer cells, a team of scientists at the University of Guelph has found that not all of them are created equal. According to Murayyan et al, Ontario-grown red onions have the strongest cancer-fighting power. Image credit: Erika Wittlieb. The team, led by Professor Suresh Neethirajan, tested five onion types (Lasalle, Fortress, Safrane, Stanely, and Ruby Ring) grown in...

Jan 19, 2017 by Natali Anderson

A team of researchers in Germany has analyzed a set of stinky and fruity chemical ingredients and found that the overall odor of durian pulp could be mimicked...

Oct 20, 2016 by News Staff

A new study published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has revealed there is no link between how hungry we feel and the amount...

Sep 29, 2016 by News Staff

Eating raw apple or lettuce may help deodorize garlic breath, according to a study by scientists at the Ohio State University (OSU). Garlic. Image credit:...

Jul 15, 2016 by News Staff

Daily infusions with serotonin, a naturally-occurring chemical associated with feelings of happiness, were shown to increase calcium levels in both the...

Jun 20, 2016 by News Staff

Beverages surpassing 149 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius) may increase the risk of tumors in the esophagus, which resides in the chest area below...

Jun 15, 2016 by News Staff

An international team of researchers has found that chilling roasted coffee beans before grinding results in narrower distribution of small particles,...

May 7, 2015 by News Staff

A new study published online in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces provides information that could help chocolatiers prevent a whitish...