The science of food – Page 23
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PodcastSodium alginate
When Brian Clegg’s acid reflux strikes, he knows he can rely on help from this compound: Sodium alginate
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PodcastTrimethylamine
It reeks of rotting fish but finds use in a range of applications - Jenna Bilbrey introduces trimethylamine
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - September 2014
We speak to Paul Clarke about the challenges of natural product synthesis and discuss the pros and cons of perovskite solar cells
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ResearchIlluminating test measures fat in milk
Fluorescent probe has much to offer the dairy industry
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ResearchStefano Farris: Food packaging chemistry
Stefano Farris discusses how his research could help reduce the amount of plastic used to wrap ham, cheese and pasta
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ResearchCatching criminals' coffee adulteration
A test can detect unwelcome extra ingredients in coffee by analysing the drink’s sugar fingerprint
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PodcastIsoamyl acetate
It makes a sweet banana-flavoured treat, but can ruin home brewed beer; Jenna Bilbrey introduces isoamyl acetate
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PodcastBisphenol A
The science is far from settled, but this week’s compound – bisphenol A – is facing bans across the world
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ResearchCoffee cup confusion
Scientists call for better labelling after research highlights inconsistencies in the chemical composition of a cup of coffee
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Business
ADM to buy food ingredients specialist Wild Flavors
€2.3bn deal gets ADM into rapidly-growing area of naturally-sourced flavourings
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ResearchGraphene oxide stands the test of time
Humans have been consuming carbon nanomaterials for millennia
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News
EU plan to let member states decide on GM
Draft directive would let countries choose whether to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops
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ResearchFatal toxins found in ‘edible’ wild mushrooms
Deadly kidney disease linked to one mushroom may also be caused by a related species that was thought to be safe to eat
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ResearchHandshake assembles new emulsions
Chance discovery to let scientists use peptides to tune the properties of emulsions for foods, cosmetics and even drug delivery
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NewsEuropean chemical regulations failing consumers
Consumer group claims that there are too many gaps in current rules on chemicals in clothes, toys, tattoo inks
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Opinion
Indigo and Indian independence
Until Gandhi intervened in 1917, farmers were forced to grow indigo and cash crops instead of food crops
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ResearchTaking inspiration from green tea
Understanding how polyphenols interfere with cholesterol’s biosynthesis could aid the design of cholesterol-lowering drugs