Trigeminal sensations: An emerging area for innovation
Hot, cold, spicy, tingling and electric sensations could be used to enhance consumers’ enjoyment of foods and drinks, according to Michael Nestrud, a sensory science PhD candidate at Cornell.
Archives for March 25, 2010
New two-in-one test for E. coli and its toxins
Scientists have developed a new two-in-one test that detects both E. coli O157 bacteria and the toxins it produces.
New HFCS study stirs up obesity debate
A rat study from Princeton University has claimed that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) consumption could play a major role in ballooning obesity rates – but some have challenged the study’s methodology.
Fat types affect women’s womb health
Increased intakes of trans fats may increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis by almost 50 per cent, but omega-3s may slash the risk, says a new study from the US.