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FOOD SCIENCE FACT SHEET

WEBProbiotic products are those containing live microorganisms known to be good for gut health. They include fortified dairy products, supplements and increasingly natural …

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Oils and Fats Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBOils and fats form an important part of a healthy diet. Structurally they are esters of glycerol with three fatty acids (called either triacylglycerols or triglycerides). It is these fatty acids …

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The Psychology of Food Intake and Portion Control

WEBHealthy diets are generally defined as those which are high in plant-based foods, high in fibre, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes (e.g. lentils, beans), nuts, and whole grains …

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Foodborne viral infections Institute of Food Science and …

WEBFood borne transmission is important in the epidemiology of these four viruses, in addition to person-to-person contact and environmental transmission. Adenovirus, Astrovirus, …

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The Use of Irradiation for Food Quality and Safety

WEBNovember 2022 Food irradiation is the physical treatment of food with high-energy ionising radiation for the purpose of prolonging shelf life and prevent food-borne diseases in …

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Dietary fibre Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBThe term dietary fibre stems from research suggesting relationships between diets low in DF and the development of many characteristically western diseases such as poor …

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New studies on red and processed meat consumption …

WEBPublic health bodies have advised the public that consumption of red meats (beef, veal, pork, lamb and venison) and processed meats (everything from hotdogs and bacon to …

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Acrylamide in foods Institute of Food Science and …

WEBIn 2005, the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) conducted a risk assessment of acrylamide in foods (JECFA 2005). Analytical data on the occurrence of …

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New searchable UK composition of foods website available

WEBThe nutrient levels of thousands of the most commonly eaten foods in the UK are now available online thanks to the collaboration between Public Health England and the …

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FOOD HYGIENE STANDARDS

WEBThe available evidence suggests that there is inconsistency in the levels of enforcement between LAs. postnote February 2009 Number 326 Food Hygiene Standards Page 3. …

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Bisphenol A: Occurrence in food and the risk to health

WEBBisphenol A (BPA) is an organic compound that is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastic containers for food use, such as clear single use and multiple use …

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Fresh produce safety Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBFresh produce safety. Feb 2017. The purpose of this statement is to provide the risk assessment background in relation to fresh produce including sprouted seeds …

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Protein: coagulation Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBThink about an egg. When it is heated the runny yolk and white (albumen – which is the major source of protein) turn solid. The proteins in the egg start to thicken, a process …

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What do we know about viruses, coronaviruses and their …

WEB11/05/2020 v1 COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 which emerged from China in December 2019 and

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Institute of Food Science and …

WEBJuly 2022 The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, their formation and occurrence in foods, public health significance, …

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Food Fraud Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBFood fraud, like food defence, is a part of the food protection ‘umbrella’. Both can be economically driven, however, the motivation behind food fraud is monetary gain, …

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Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in Foods and Feeds

WEBDioxins in the food chain are of concern because of a number of adverse health effects that can occur at very low levels of exposure. Acute exposure at relatively high level can …

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Trans fatty acids Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBTrans fatty acids. June 2015. Trans fatty acids, like saturated fatty acids, raise LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby increasing the risk of coronary heart …

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Sampling for Food Analysis

WEBSampling for Food Analysis - key considerations. June 2021. Sampling is a critical factor in the testing of a product. Failure to sample correctly, or to understand the variability …

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Upcoming Events Institute of Food Science and Technology

WEBback. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for IFST Petition for Chartership

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Guidelines for Ethical and Professional Practices for the

WEB2.10. Testing with vulnerable groups can necessitate specific considerations. For example: • Parental approval should be given for testing with children below the age of 16.

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Technical Visit to Clifton Packaging Group, 23 May 2019

WEBAbout 15 people, IFST members and non-members, students and representatives of Clifton’s customers had a fantastic evening at Clifton Packaging in Leicester.

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