Future foods
Scientists have compiled a list of some of the lesser-known plants that could be on our menus by 2050. The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the dangers of basing humanity's food supply on just a few globally traded cereals.
Microbiological risks of plants grown in aquaponics and hydroponics
In a recent study, an aquaponic cultivation system for Lactuca sativa (L.) and Chicorium intybus (L.) was compared to a hydroponic one, focusing on the main microbial populations related to food safety and their volatile compounds (VOCs).
Cases identified concerning pet foods
During its activities of identification of emerging food safety risks, the Digital Food Institute has been informed about the following cases in relation to pet food.
Safety of RTE foods
Az RTE élelmiszerek (ready to eat – azonnali fogyasztásra kész élelmiszerek) olyan élelmiszerek csoportja, melyeket előzőleg tisztítottak, hőkezeltek, többnyire csomagoltak, ezért további előkészítés vagy főzés nélkül fogyasztásra alkalmasak.
How do artificial sweeteners interrupt the human microbiome and metabolic response?
A recent study highlights the significant health risks associated with artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to metabolic disorders and gut microbiota perturbations.
New trend in chocolate-making and the associated risks
Nowadays more and more people choose dark chocolate which contains less sugar and more cacao because they are trying to cut down on sugar intake or they want to take advantage of perceived health benefits. Dark chocolate is particularly high in flavonoids, which are considered functional ingredients due to their associated health effects.
Parasites detected in berries sold on the Norwegian market
An article published at the beginning of 2022 presented the results of a surveillance focusing on the parasite contamination of berries sold on the Norwegian market between 2019 and 2020.
The future of alcoholic drinks
A new consumer trend is rising: millenials move away from alcohol.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in liquid probiotics
One of the USA companies announced voluntary recall of two lots of its Liviaone Liquid Probiotics because of the potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Five new Listeria species identified
The five new Listeria species were obtained from soil samples from different locations in the contiguous United States and an agricultural water sample from New York.