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10/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers create a gluten-free sweet biscuit recipe

One of the challenges of developing food products using alternative ingredients is adding nutritional value without completely changing the product’s original structure. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology, researchers from Brazil detailed how they successfully created gluten-free sweet biscuits using soybean okara, rice bran, and broken rice. Commercial sweet biscuits […]

08/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Could tea replace chemicals as a natural food colorant?

Nature is truly the gift that keeps on giving – if people know how to make use of these gifts. One such example is tea. People consume it the world over, but there are still parts of the plant that are typically discarded and considered waste from the supply chain. However, seemingly useless and extraneous materials […]

06/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Curcumin improves bone-growing capabilities of 3D-printed ceramic scaffolds

Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have proven that it is possible to combine natural remedies with advanced biomedical devices, using curcumin to augment the ability of ceramic bone scaffolds to stimulate bone growth. Susmita Bose, Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor in WSU’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and her team coated 3D printed ceramic […]

05/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes

It’s normal for blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase after a hearty meal. This triggers the release of insulin, a type of hormone that helps your body convert glucose into energy. However, excessive and repeated increase of glucose, called blood sugar spikes, can be potentially life-threatening. Now studies support the ability of extracts from two natural ingredients […]

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