en-gbhttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/rss/This RSS news feed alerts you to the latest articles published on Food Science Central, the leading independent resource for food science and technology on the web.Copyright 2010, IFIS Publishing. All rights reserved.http://www.foodsciencecentral.comhttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/recordimages/1/0/0/0/1000/registernow2.gifhttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15951http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15951This book aims to facilitate training in the assessment of risk from foods derived from transgenic plants. It is intended for food safety regulators and trainers.BooksThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15950http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15950This book addresses the specific nutritional and physical activity needs of active individuals aged 30–60 years, with reference to cutting-edge research regarding this rapidly growing age group.BooksTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15949http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15949This book offers complete coverage of the chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology of vitamin K, together with deficiency symptoms and nutritional assessment techniques.BooksThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15948http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15948This publication discusses the history and past and present uses of garlic and other alliums, from cultural, botanical, culinary and medicinal aspects to the science behind their properties. BooksTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15967http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15967This paper describes the recently published comprehensive action determination model which was developed in the domain of sustainable travel mode choice as a theoretical framework for analysing organic food purchases.FeaturesMon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15963http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15963Loss of balance can adversely affect quality of life, reduce athletic performance and lead to injury. As nutrition may influence this fitness parameter, effects of dietary fasting were investigated upon physical balance in healthy young women.FSTA ReportsFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15947http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15947This book provides an overview of quality issues affecting enrobed and filled chocolate, confectionery and bakery products, and presents strategies to enhance product quality.BooksThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15946http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15946This book provides information on the products and applications of nanotechnology for the food industry and is intended for use by scientists, regulators and consumers.BooksTue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15962http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15962Feasibility of using a handheld micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) spectrometer for the measurement of quality related parameters in intact plums was determined. Similar results to a diode-array spectrometer were obtained for soluble solids content, variety and storage duratio. The handheld instrument may have potential for supermarket evaluation of plum quality.FSTA ReportMon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15918http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15918This book, the 3rd edition, provides a reference to microorganisms found in milk and dairy products and is intended for scientists working in the food industry.BooksThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15917http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15917This book, the 2nd edition, details essential food production procedures required of modern food plants to meet kosher certification standards. BooksTue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15958http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15958Grape growing and wine making have a very long history and tradition in the Canary Islands.FeaturesMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15945http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15945Effects of different protective atmospheres, with or without lysozyme, were determined on the microbial quality and shelf life of pork stored at 4°C for three weeks. Vacuum or MAP with O2 was the best approach for inhibiting the development of lactic acid bacteria, with lysozyme enhancing this inhibition.FSTA ReportFri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15916http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15916This book contains peer-reviewed articles covering a range of studies on international marketing and trade for quality food products. BooksThu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15944http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15944The organic food industry in China is export-oriented, but there is significant potential for the domestic market to grow. Factors affecting Chinese consumers' intent to purchase organic foods were therefore investigated.FSTA ReportsWed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15915http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15915This book analyses several factors which affect food supply and the availability of food, and human responses to these factors. BooksTue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15914http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15914This book analyses and explains institutional, substantive and procedural elements of EU food law, and is intended both for practitioners and scholars.BooksThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15913http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15913This book provides an overview of vinegar production worldwide, together with the history of their manufacture.BooksTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15939http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15939Use of Gum Tragacanth as a fat replacer in dairy cream and its effects on sensory properties and shelf life were determined. Adding Gum Tragacanth to low-fat dairy cream allowed the fat content to be reduced from 30 to 14 wt% with little change to sensory properties or shelf life at 5°C. Under normal storage no special packaging was required.FSTA ReportMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15938http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15938Following the steps of the wine and olive industries, growing truffles is becoming a new and alternative rural activity for a number of New Zealand farm and land owners.FeaturesMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15912http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15912This book reviews research on sea food and health, the use and quality aspects of marine lipids and sea food proteins in functional foods and consumer acceptance of marine functional foods. BooksThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15911http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15911This book provides up-to-date information on a wide range of topics related to sweet potatoes, and presents data on sweet potato growing practices in different areas of the world.BooksTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15922http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15922Patulin exhibits genotoxic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects, so is subject to maximal tolerance limits in several countries. Use of UV radiation to reduce levels of this mycotoxin in fresh apple cider without adversely affecting product quality was therefore investigated.FSTA ReportsMon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15910http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15910This book discusses experimental protocols used in unit operations and food processing. It is written for libraries, researchers and students.BooksThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15919http://www.foodsciencecentral.com/fsc/ixid15919Convenience meal solutions are everywhere – check out the frozen food section of any local supermarket — but such meals bring unique food safety risks to the kitchen.FeaturesMon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTwebeditor@foodsciencecentral.comwebeditor@foodsciencecentral.comWed, 01 Sep 2010 04:46:53 -0800