3D-Printed Rice and Lentils: What the New Study Can Do
Researchers printed shape-stable foods from rice and lentil flour with little or no hydrocolloid. What worked—and what is not yet ready for the plate.
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Kochzauber Magazine – Page 12
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Too Much Rain Threatens Cocoa: What the New Study Means for Chocolate
A new PNAS study shows that not only drought but also heavy rain at the wrong time can weaken cocoa harvests. What this means for prices, shopping and pantry planning.
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Whole Grains in Everyday Life: What the New Meta-Analysis Really Shows
Eighty-seven randomised trials show improvements in several cardiovascular risk markers. How large the effects are, where the limits lie and how whole grains fit into everyday meals.
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Bandek Made from Barley and Durum Wheat: What the Study Shows
A new study examines the Moroccan roasted flour Bandek made from four cereal genotypes. Processing and genotype alter starch, beta-glucan, colour and aroma, within clear limits of interpretation.
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New Packaging Research: What ‘Biodegradable’ Does Not Yet Promise
A new research project aims to develop high-performance, microplastic-free and biodegradable multilayer packaging. It remains a research goal, while today’s waste-sorting rules still apply.
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Olive Oil Is Cheaper Than a Year Ago: What EU Data Shows
The latest EU weekly data shows lower producer prices for extra virgin olive oil than a year ago. What this means for shoppers and why supermarket prices respond with a delay.
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Chickpeas as a Structural Toolkit: What the New Study Shows
A new study examines protein-rich and starch-rich chickpea fractions. In plant-based foods, the interaction of the whole matrix may matter more than maximising protein alone.
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Can Food Warnings Be Detected Earlier? What the RASFF Study Shows
A new study tests whether network models can predict future reporting pathways in the EU rapid alert system. More model complexity did not automatically improve results.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Ends: What to Know
The large US Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has ended. What the notice means for Germany and how to prepare salad safely.
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Plant-Based Milk and Meat Alternatives: What the Safety Review Shows
A new official review compares risks and nutrients in plant-based alternatives. The products are generally considered safe, but differ by raw material, recipe and storage.
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Background Music and Food Choices: What a New Study Shows
A new cafeteria study links less arousing music with a slightly higher share of healthier food choices. We explain the findings, limitations and a practical self-test.
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Milk and Grain Cheaper at the Farm: Why Shops Do Not Follow Yet
Eurostat reports lower farm-gate prices for milk and grain while energy and fertiliser became dearer. What these opposing trends do and do not say about grocery bills.
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