Scientific Studies

E-nose and adulterated tomato paste

The results of a study demonstrate the potential and effectiveness of the electronic nose as a non-destructive, rapid and cost-effective tool for detecting adulteration in tomato concentrate, and suggest its applicability to other food matrices

Nutritional value, new low-fat burger recipes

One study evaluated the use of inulin-based gels as fat substitutes in the formulation of low-fat burgers, observing significant reductions in lipid oxidation and the formation of heterocyclic aromatic amines during cooking

Low-density polyethylene film, a green alternative

The results of a study open a new path to overcome the limitations related to plasticizers currently in use and obtain fully sustainable materials for food packaging

Francesca De Carlo

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