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How does this blue flower tea change color?
Maybe you've seen a beautiful, color-changing tea on social media. Chances are, it's butterfly pea flower tea.
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Creating 'green' protein from the air
Increasing environmental challenges have led scientists to rethink how protein can be produced. Traditional processes require a lot of space on land or sea, resulting in a high carbon footprint and reduced resources. A new ...
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Sep 23, 2020
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Ribeye-eating pigs demonstrate protein quality for humans
Nearly a decade ago, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) developed a new index to assess protein quality in foods. The goal, writ large, was to address food security for the world's most vulnerable populations, ...
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Sep 21, 2020
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Video: Why is the West Coast sky orange?
California wildfires are, unfortunately, nothing new—but that bright orange sky definitely is.
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Sep 21, 2020
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Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts
QUT researchers are working to design faster, cheaper, and better ways to store food.
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Sep 14, 2020
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Refined finish for fine fish oil
Not all fish oils are high quality oils, so scientists have developed a superior method to help produce better dietary Omega-3 health and dietary supplements.
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Sep 09, 2020
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Making dog food more delectable by analyzing aromas
Dogs aren't known for being picky about their food, eating the same kibble day after day with relish. However, owners of pampered pooches want their pets to have the best possible culinary experience, especially for those ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 09, 2020
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A new method may make tomatoes safer to eat
When vegetable farmers harvest crops, they often rely on postharvest washing to reduce any foodborne pathogens, but a new University of Georgia study shows promise in reducing these pathogens—as well as lowering labor costs— ...
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Sep 09, 2020
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Video: Why lime juice burns your skin in the sun
Did you know that making margaritas and then heading to the beach could leave you with a painful, swelling burn?
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Sep 04, 2020
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Pharma aims to make a better CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication ...
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Sep 02, 2020
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What is the chemical agent that was reportedly used to poison Russian politician Alexei Navalny?
The medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny, the outspoken political critic of Vladimir Putin who was allegedly poisoned last week, has shed more light on his illness.
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Aug 25, 2020
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More healthful milk chocolate by adding peanut, coffee waste
Milk chocolate is a consumer favorite worldwide, prized for its sweet flavor and creamy texture. This confection can be found in all types of treats, but it isn't exactly health food. In contrast, dark chocolate has high ...
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Aug 17, 2020
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Gluten in wheat: What has changed during 120 years of breeding?
In recent years, the number of people affected by celiac disease, wheat allergy or gluten or wheat sensitivity has risen sharply. But why is this the case? Could it be that modern wheat varieties contain more immunoreactive ...
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Aug 11, 2020
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Consumers, quats and COVID-19: Are disinfectant products safe?
In the face of a persistent global pandemic, disinfectants are more important than ever. These products sometimes rely on quaternary ammonium compounds, or "quats," to kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces. However, some ...
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Aug 05, 2020
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How microbes in 'starter cultures' make fermented sausage tasty
Microbes in "starter cultures" impart a distinctive tang and longer shelf life to food like sourdough bread, yogurt and kimchi through the process of fermentation. To get a better grasp of how microbes do this in fermented ...
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Aug 05, 2020
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What is ammonium nitrate, the chemical that exploded in Beirut?
The Lebanese capital Beirut was rocked on Tuesday evening local time by an explosion that has killed at least 78 people and injured thousands more.
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Aug 05, 2020
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An easier way to go veggie: Vitamin B12 can be produced during dough fermentation
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that is needed for functions such as maintaining the nervous system and forming blood cells. However, B12 is mainly found in food of animal origin. Those who consume only small amounts ...
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Aug 04, 2020
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Research reveals why it's hard to get the smell out of polyester
Why does that favourite shirt, the one you've been wearing around the house since COVID-19 started, still stink, even after regular washing?
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Jul 31, 2020
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Cheese making relies on milk proteins to form structure
Cheese production relies on coagulation of milk proteins into a gel matrix after addition of rennet. Milk that does not coagulate (NC) under optimal conditions affects the manufacturing process, requiring a longer processing ...
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Jul 20, 2020
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Coumarin compounds from oak barrels could contribute to bitter taste in wine and spirits
Wine and spirits are complex mixtures of flavor and aroma compounds, some of which arise during aging in wooden barrels. Among other compounds, oak wood releases coumarins, but how they affect wine's sensory properties is ...
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