Scientific Studies

New frontiers for starch in beverages

Functionality, stability and sustainability from new starch technologies: this is the key takeaway from a study by Vilela and colleagues, which analyses the emerging applications of this substance in the food & beverage sector, with a particular focus on the alcohol segment

Dwarf mandarin puree: the benefits of fermentation

A study concluded that fermentation with a probiotic indigenous strain of Pichia terricola significantly improves the functional characteristics of dwarf mandarin purees, offering a valuable biotechnological strategy and a reference for the mandarin industry

Red wine: authentication through the bottle

A study demonstrates a noninvasive optical technique, using near-infrared fluorescence and a special lens geometry, capable of distinguishing red wines through sealed green glass. A single 785 nm source is sufficient to unmask fraud

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