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Scientists develop faster, more accurate gluten detector
Researchers have announced the development of a sensor which can detect samples of gluten in food 45 minutes faster than current methods.
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Nestlé to work with biotech firm on ‘bioactive peptides’ through AI
Details are sparse on the research collaboration between food and drink giant Nestlé and a digital biotech company based in Ireland.
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Media literacy can weaken the impact of sugary drink advertising
A study which used an emerging form of nutritional education coupled with media production has shown that adults can become more savvy to advertising messages.
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UK Government urged to fortify flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects
A study has found 'flaws' in the US Institute of Medicine's (IOM) analysis that put an upper limit on folic acid intake, saying there is no need for pregnant women to be restricted to 1 mg/day.
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Soy milk most nutritionally valuable among plant-based milks
A study looking into the relative merits of different plant based milk to the lactose intolerant has found soy to be the most nutritious.
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Call to ban all confectionery price promos and set sugar tax at 20 per cent
A new survey investigating the sugar levels of sharing packs has inspired a campaign group to push for fresh measures to tackle the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes in the UK.
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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.
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Aldi and Asda follow Waitrose into energy drink age restrictions
This spring, three UK supermarkets, collectively representing more than a quarter of the market, will put age restrictions on energy drinks containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre.
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Challenging taste: scientist find new protein for detecting flavours
Scientists have discovered a new protein linked to how humans taste, a potential tool in the fight against obesity and other health problems related to nutrition.
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Fresh push for sugar tax gains momentum in Australia
With 26 countries now either imposing or soon to be imposing a sugar tax, medics in Australia are calling for nation's Government to follow suit.
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‘Clean meat’ start-up partners with Germany’s biggest chicken company
A firm that grows clean meat meat from samples harmlessly extracted from live chickens has raised $3 million in seed funding.
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Consumer poll ranks tomatoes as the healthiest fruit
Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, research has shown.
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Tobacco farmers are turning their hands to stevia
One of the world’s biggest producers of the sugar alternative stevia has launched a programme encouraging former tobacco farmers to try something new.
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Fewer Irish food staples fortified with folic acid
A study examining the presence of a nutrient essential to foetal development in supermarket staples has found that levels are dropping in popular foods.
