News tagged with shelf life
New picture of ancient ocean chemistry argues for chemically layered water
A research team led by biogeochemists at the University of California, Riverside has developed a detailed and dynamic three-dimensional model of Earth's early ocean chemistry that can significantly advance ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Feb 11, 2010 |
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Canadian Arctic nearly loses entire ice shelf
Two ice shelves that existed before Canada was settled by Europeans diminished significantly this summer, one nearly disappearing altogether, Canadian scientists say in new research.
Sep 30, 2011 |
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'Meating' a solution: Research finds that LED lights extend meat shelf life, save retailers money
A switch to LED lights in refrigeration units could save the retail meat industry millions of dollars each year, according to research from Kansas State University.
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Laser makes sure food is fresh
Minced meat, bread, fruit juice and many other foods are packaged in a protective gas which extends their shelf life. There is currently no good method to check whether the packaging has the correct gas content. However, ...
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs
A new computer model developed at MIT can help solve a problem that has plagued drug companies trying to develop promising new treatments made of antibodies: Such drugs have a relatively short shelf life because they tend ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Gene leads to longer shelf life for tomatoes, possibly other fruits
A Purdue University researcher has found a sort of fountain of youth for tomatoes that extends their shelf life by about a week.
Jun 28, 2010 |
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Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better
(AP) -- Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six - and there's growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 27, 2010 |
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Old fruit peel are the new healthy snacks
Japanese food researchers Noriham Abdullah, Marina Zulkifli, Mohd Hilmi Hassan, Wan Nur Zahidah Wan Zainon and Nur Ilmiah Alimin have developed a new healthy snack out of fruit peels to fulfil a growing need ...
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Asparagus benefits from X-ray treatment
As consumer demand for convenient, nutritious foods increases, pre-cut and packaged fruit and vegetables become more popular. Food producers are looking to science to discover new ways to safely extend the shelf life of these ...
Dec 13, 2011 |
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Grape news: New treatment combination safe alternative to sulfur dioxide
Packaged fresh-cut grapes are becoming increasingly popular with consumers who like the convenience and health benefits of these ready-to-eat fruits. To keep table grapes fresh and increase shelf life, scientists ...
Apr 16, 2010 |
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Ultrasound treatment can keep peanuts fresh longer, researcher says
Every peanut lover knows the disappointment of finding rancid goobers in a seemingly fresh package, and a University of Florida researcher is fighting the problem by using familiar technology in a new way.
Jul 20, 2010 |
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