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UPFs have faced another blow and been linked to causing tens of thousands of deaths in countries across the world, but more so in the US and UK where the highest consumption occurs. The latest tranche of research into the controversial food category has made a correlation between UPFs and an increased risk of premature mortality. Along with the other associated health risks of high fat, salt and sugar-containing foods, experts in an American Journal of Preventative Medicine article have [...]

Scientists have developed a new ‘green plastic’ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil. Food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution globally. More than 350 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year – much of which ends up in our waterways. Of all the rubbish dumped in the oceans, 85% is plastic pollution. Plastic production also relies on the use of fossil fuels such as petroleum. Given all these [...]

‘Ink’ used to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing have been developed by food engineers from modified starch. 3D printing is attractive to food manufacturers for a number of reasons: foods printed using this next-gen tech have the potential to suit consumer preferences in terms of taste, texture, cost, convenience, and nutrition. The technology is predicted to play a key role in food personalisation going forward, whether it be via the customisation of shapes, [...]

A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance. With obesity a worldwide epidemic, we spoke to Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation?, about how these global findings impact nutrition trends and calorie consumption in the UK. Calories and Cells: What's the link?? São Paulo [...]