New Technology Archives

Iowa State Unveils Resource to Cut Chemical Risks in Food Packaging 0

Key Update Researchers at Iowa State University’s Polymer and Food Protection Consortium in the United States created a resource to help the food packaging industry reduce risks from harmful chemicals in Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) supported the study, which offers practical guidance for manufacturers

India’s Food Services Sector Adopts Smart, Scientific Menu Engineering 0

Overview India’s food services sector is undergoing rapid change. Today, nutritionists, food scientists, and chefs are working together to design menus that are healthier, safer, and more consistent. This shift from guesswork to science is helping kitchens improve both quality and efficiency. Menus Backed by Data and Nutrition Science Modern menu planning is now based

Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0

Key Development Researchers in China have created a smartphone test that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food within just 10 seconds. This easy-to-use method uses special glowing materials called uranium organic frameworks (UOFs) that react to harmful chemicals by changing colour and brightness. Three different UOFs are designed to target specific groups of pesticides and

IIT (BHU) Team Develops Portable Sensor to Detect Antibiotic Residues in Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- July 30, 2025
Key Development Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, have developed a state-of-the-art, dual-mode electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect Enrofloxacin, a commonly used antibiotic in the livestock industry. The innovation aims to improve food safety and tackle antimicrobial resistance. The team integrated magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs) with electrochemical detection techniques to
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Curing Agents: How They Preserve and Flavour Food 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology
- April 11, 2025
Curing agents play a key role in preserving meat and enhancing its flavour, colour, and texture. When we enjoy foods like bacon, ham, or sausages, we often overlook the process that keeps them safe and tasty—curing. This age-old method uses specific ingredients, called curing agents, to prevent spoilage and stop harmful bacteria from growing. While
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Sustainable Food Packaging: A Breakthrough from NIT Rourkela 0
- Food Safety, New Technology
- March 22, 2025
The global food processing industry depends heavily on synthetic plastics like low-density polyethene (LDPE), high-density polyethene (HDPE), and polystyrene (PS) for food packaging. While these petroleum-based materials offer strength and flexibility, their widespread use contributes to plastic waste, raising environmental and health concerns due to microplastics and nanoplastics. Addressing this challenge, researchers at the National
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