Fungi used in food production could lead to new probiotics
Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavours or produce heterologous molecules.
Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavours or produce heterologous molecules.
MycoTechnology announced in late November that is has appointed Michael Leonard as its new chief executive officer. Simultaneously, Alan Hahn, the esteemed co-founder and former CEO, will take on the pivotal role of executive chairman, marking a new chapter in the company’s continued growth and global expansion.
United States-based MycoTechnology is using mushroom mycelia to create proteins and flavours for the food industry through proprietary technology in an effort to help resolve some of the key challenges facing global food production. Ranjan Patnaik, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at MycoTechnology, discusses the benefits of mycelia and the fungi-based products the company produces.
In many parts of Africa, Asia and South America, insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, silkworms, and even termites are not merely exotic snacks; they’re cherished elements of culinary heritage. These insects offer high-quality protein and essential nutrients while exemplifying sustainable farming practices. In the face of global food insecurity, insect consumption is gaining momentum as […]
SweetSep is a new line of High-Performance Anion Exchange (HPAEC) columns from Antec Scientific for reliable and superior separation of all classes of carbohydrates including N-glycans using PAD or MS detection.
The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste. One of the targets is to make all packaging recyclable by 2030. To support sack kraft paper producers, paper sack converters and fillers to maximise the recyclability of all paper sacks placed on the market, EUROSAC […]
Interestingly, a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, which shows that although reducing food waste is one way to help combat hunger around the world, it does not necessarily lead to better environmental outcomes.
Around 33 to 40% of the world’s food is lost or wasted every year. These are the startling findings from research highlighted in a recent McKinsey & Co. report. [1] Food Engineering & Ingredients speaks to Christoph Tappeiner, CEO of VOG Products about food loss and a recent case study of an initiative by the […]
Vertical farming is increasingly being regarded as one of the solutions for global food production to help ensure sustainability of food supply in the face of climate change. Being indoors, vertical farms are climate controlled and have a significantly smaller physical and carbon foot print. Antti Viitanen, Product Manager at Vaisala for Industrial Instruments, explains […]
Protein-rich snacks such as sports bars, muesli and granola are becoming increasingly popular, while the number of people eating fewer animal products is also growing. An adequate intake of protein is particularly important for this group, with protein-packed snacks an ideal dietary solution. Extruded crispies derived from wheat protein are perfect for plant-based snacks, as […]
March 2024
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