Palm oil is the most commonly used vegetable oil globally, providing significant advantages for food manufacturers. It is not only more affordable than other oils but also boasts a long shelf life and processing benefits, such as stability at high temperatures and a solid state at room temperature. Consequently, it has emerged as a favored … Read more
The renowned food and home decorating expert is making her return to assist home cooks across America in preparing Thanksgiving dinner, or at least she hopes to. Consumers previously voiced concerns regarding the steep price of last year’s meal kit, as well as difficulties in following the recipes—issues that have long affected the meal kit … Read more
Exotic flavors are currently gaining popularity in the food and beverage industry. Thanks in part to millennials’ adventurous taste preferences, ingredients like blood orange, ginger, and jasmine are increasingly featured in new product formulations. If mamey fruit can overcome certain obstacles that have hindered its broader acceptance thus far, it could emerge as the new … Read more
Consumers in the United States are consuming an excessive amount of salt. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90% of children and 89% of adults exceed the recommended daily sodium intake. The American Heart Association indicates that a staggering 75% of this sodium comes from processed, prepackaged, and restaurant foods. Recent research … Read more
This relatively small study has the potential to significantly influence food manufacturing, particularly in the realm of health-focused products. While further extensive research is necessary to validate Deakin University’s findings, it paves the way for new taste profiles in healthier food options. If consumers can perceive carbohydrates similarly to how they experience sweet or salty … Read more
Tart cherries are recognized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Bonnie Taub-Dix, a registered dietitian nutritionist, notes that these cherries can act as a natural pain reliever and assist in muscle recovery after exercise. Additionally, as highlighted in recent research, cherries are abundant in melatonin, which can enhance both sleep duration and quality. Montmorency tart … Read more
During its meeting this week in Florida, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) had a packed agenda, but the hydroponic proposal garnered significant attention. This issue has been a longstanding challenge for the board, which votes on nonbinding recommendations for the USDA’s consideration. Previous plans to vote on the matter in November and April were … Read more
When asked if they are getting sufficient iodine, the average consumer might respond with confusion. Iodine is an essential mineral necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which are vital for regulating metabolism. These hormones also play a critical role in the development of bones and the brain during pregnancy and infancy. Despite the significance … Read more
Recent research has highlighted the positive impact of various probiotic strains on the immune system. A study conducted by Korean scientists demonstrated that regular consumption of probiotic yogurt significantly enhanced the activity of essential immune cells in older adults. Their findings indicated that daily intake of yogurt containing two specific probiotic strains, L. paracasei and … Read more
Due to the relatively small size of the study group involving ferrous bisglycinate heme iron, and the fact that the detailed results have not yet been published, the conclusions of this Australian study have raised some skepticism. Emma Elvin, a clinical advisor at Diabetes UK, stated to The Guardian that “this is a small study … Read more