06
Feb
Satiety in pet nutrition is the strategic use of high-fibre, high- protein, and nutrient – dense formulation to make pets feel full longer while consuming fewer calories, aiding in weight loss and reduced begging. Key...
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What Science Can Do
04
Feb
A nutrient compound is a chemical substance in food (like protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, minerals) or soil/fertilizer that living things use for energy, growth, repair, and basic life functions, with categories like macronutrients (carbs, fats,...
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30
Jan
Toxicology methodologies involve diverse approaches like in vivo (animal), in vitro (cell/tissue), and in silico (computational) testing to assess chemical safety, using techniques such as chromatography (GC, HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), immunoassays, and omics for...
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23
Jan
In the UK, industries apply functional nutrition assessment for advanced nutrition intelligence by leveraging data from individual biological tests, lifestyle, and consumer preferences to create personalized health recommendations and products. The market is rapidly evolving,...
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22
Jan
Flavor benchmarking is the process of quantifying taste, aroma, and texture to compare a product against competitors or internal standards using consumer panels and analytical data. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, and market opportunities, ensuring products...
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21
Jan
Nutrient density is the measure of beneficial nutrients (vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber) a food provides relative to its calories, meaning foods packed with nutrients but low in "empty calories" like added sugars, saturated fats, and...
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20
Jan
Functional ingredients are bioactive compounds in foods and supplements that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition, like improving gut health, boosting immunity, or enhancing cognitive function, with examples including probiotics, fibre, omega-3s, vitamins, adaptogens (ashwagandha),...
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17
Jan
Origin and purity mapping involves determining the geographic, biological, or genetic source sample (origin) and quantifying its cleanliness, composition, or authenticity (Purity). Key applications include pathology tumor mapping, genomic ancestry analysis, food authenticity testing, and...
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13
Jan
Migration testing in packaging ensures food safety by measuring the transfer of chemical substances from materials (like plastics, paper, or ink) to food, verifying compliance with regulations such as EU 10/2011 and FDA standards. Key...
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27
Dec
In the EU, industries utilize stability-focused formulation engineering and advanced formulation intelligence (AFI) through AI, predictive modelling, and digital technologies to create more reliable products and streamline development. This approach allows companies to meet strict...
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