Color can impact the taste of food, and our experiences and expectations can affect how we taste food, according to a study published in Food Quality and Preference. “The color of a beverage can impact how we think it should taste,” said John Hayes, associate professor of food science and director, Sensory Evaluation Center, Penn […]
New research shows avocados may be good for gut health — a previously unknown benefit — by increasing shortchain fatty acid (SCFA) production. Scientists at New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research said avocados were known to contain compounds that support cardiovascular health, blood glucose regulation and have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, researchers Gunaranjan Paturi, Christine Butts […]
The next few years could be pivotal for sustainable food in the realms of organic farming, sustainable fishing and plant based meat alternatives. Americans love to eat. Each person devours, on average, 1,996 lbs – or nearly a ton – of food per year. The enormous effort to satisfy that big appetite creates significant environmental […]
