Highlights

Diabetic friendly noodles made from a local plant

Diabetic friendly noodles made from a local plant

June 13, 2017

13 Jun 2017. NUS food scientists have found that noodles made with extracts from the leaves of the Malay cherry plant are…

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Sense of rose scent changes as we age

Sense of rose scent changes as we age

October 03, 2016

3 Oct 2016. NUS food scientists discovered that human smell sensitivity changes with age, depending on the type of smells. Loss in…

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Edible coating preserves fish fillet

Edible coating preserves fish fillet

September 22, 2016

22 Sep 2016. NUS food scientists have developed an edible coating which can preserve the quality of chilled fish fillets. Fish fillet…

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Blue LEDs can preserve orange juice

Blue LEDs can preserve orange juice

August 15, 2016

15 Aug 2016. NUS food scientists proved the potential of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in killing deadly bacteria in orange juice. Food…

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No more animal gut-processed coffees!

No more animal gut-processed coffees!

July 18, 2016

18 Jul 2016. NUS food scientists developed the world’s first coffee fermented the old-fashioned way, with a food grade fungus Rhizopus…

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Dragon’s blood for controlling high blood glucose

Dragon’s blood for controlling high blood glucose

June 09, 2016

9 Jun 2016. Food scientists in NUS have identified a potent and highly selective inhibitor from traditional Chinese medicine, called…

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Needle-based sampling for fruit flesh

Needle-based sampling for fruit flesh

May 19, 2016

19 May 2016 NUS scientists have developed a simple sampling method for soft fruit flesh using a conventional syringe needle…

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Yeast-fermented okara: Smells good!

Yeast-fermented okara: Smells good!

May 13, 2016

13 May 2016 NUS food scientists explore and expand the potential use of soybean residue (okara), a food processing waste,…

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Healthier, diabetic-friendly bread

Healthier, diabetic-friendly bread

March 28, 2016

28 Mar 2016 NUS food scientists have shown that fortifying bread with anthocyanin-rich extract slows down its digestion rate and…

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Eucheuma-based healthy beverages

Eucheuma-based healthy beverages

March 21, 2016

21 Mar 2016 NUS food scientists develop the eucheuma-based packaged beverages with no added sugar and preservatives with a local…

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Making wine from lychee

Making wine from lychee

September 26, 2015

26 Sep 2015 NUS food scientists reported that tropical fruit wine production necessitates new protocols and novel yeasts may be…

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Potential safe handling practice for shredded turnip

Potential safe handling practice for shredded turnip

September 03, 2015

3 Sep 2015 NUS food scientists have identified safe handling practice and storage conditions for shredded turnips in collaboration with…

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