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'New Fridge Laser Identifies Contaminated Food

There is a new technological achievement that enables people to find contaminated food on their shelves, and this takes the form of a laser.

By Mikhail Blacer

'Student Invents Smartphone Cover That Can Test and Treat Water, Food

In this age, technology comes in all shapes and sizes. Gadgets are designed to make life easier. At the same time, these gadgets are created in compact and concise dimensions. Just like the new water testing kit that is made in the form of a typical smart phone cover.
'McDonalds Goes High Tech, Tests App That Could Be Used for Ordering

McDonalds joins rivals in the app-based ordering game. Tests mobile-ordering platform in response to Starbucks' and Dunkin's apps.
'Organic Gummies: A New Refreshment For Health-Conscious

Project 7 has released a gourmet gummy line - claiming the products to have no artificial color or sweetener and are 90% organic.
'What Does A Farm-To-Table Restaurant Concept Mean?

When we talk about a farm-to-table restaurant, we actually refer to an eatery where the ingredients are sources locally as far as possible. In other words, the ingredients need to be fresh and go directly from the farm to the table, passing through no or the least series of middlemen, if any.
'This Smart Oven Can Bake, Boil And Steam At The Same Time

Combining technology and convenience - Tovala Smart Oven is the newest electronic appliance you'll want to put in your kitchen.
'Microwave Myths: Does Cooking In Microwave Leach Out Nutrients?

These days, microwaves are a common gadget in most kitchens. They are not only convenient, but also reduce cooking time. Using electric energy, these two-shelf devices can heat or cook an assortment of foods. However, there are rumors that microwaving food removes some valuable nutrients.
'Double Frying: The Science To Making Crusty Foods

While most people are advised to keep off fried foods, there are others who want their food to be crispy whether it is Chongqing Sichuan spice chicken or chicken with chilies or the plain French fries. Scott Andrew Paulson, a physicist at the James Madison University, has been trying to create the perfect French fry and offers a guideline how to double fry your food.
'Edible Utensils Developed In India To Lessen Waste Disposal

"Eat with it and then eat it" is the tag line of the edible spoon and fork produced in India. According to Bakeys, 120 billion plastic cutleries are discarded in India alone every year. That's why their founder, Narayana Peesapaty, decided to created edible utensils.
'Bubble Tea Stages Comeback: New York Goes Crazy Over Asian Tea

Bubble tea was first invented in Taiwan in the '80s and is recently starting to make a comeback.
'Warm Weather Means Better Wine But With Reservations

Climate reportedly has a notable effect on wine, shaping the character of the wine through the grapes.
'Target, MIT Commence Testing Concepts On Future of Food

If you have ever walked past the unremarkable brick frontage at 80 Broadway close to the MIT campus, it is very unlikely that you will even have a hint of the massive activities underway in the basement. In fact, the basement of the building houses a busy laboratory packed with bioengineers, nutritionists, students, and farmers engrossed in testing major ideas related to the future of food.
'Surface Matters: Study Reveals Why Viruses Can’t Cling To Some Vegetables

It seems some vegetables are almost immune to clingy viruses that a simple rinse or two would be sufficient to remove them. This characteristic makes them less likely to be contaminated, a fact that could be used in the fight against foodborne illnesses.
'Want To Lower Your Blood Pressure? Eat Chocolate

Dark chocolate has been shown to have some effect on reducing high blood pressure, according to new research.
'Mass Adoption Of Veganism May Save 8 Million Lives By 2050, Study Says

Some celebrities have been spreading the gospel of vegetarianism for some time. Now, they have scientific evidence on their side.