Lycored’s standardized tomato extract was found to have positive effects in fighting oxidative stress, according to a study conducted in Israel. Human dermal fibroblasts were exposed to oxidative stress by researchers, which resulted in cell death and lower pro-collagen secretion. What they found was that those that were pre-treated with Lycomato™ had reduced growth of the MMP-1 enzyme, which is responsible for collagen damage, by 50%. The ingredient also boosted pro-collagen secretion, all … [Read more...] about Lycored’s Lycomato™ protects against oxidative stress
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Agilent Technologies to collaborate with Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Agilent Technologies has recently signed a Research Collaboration Agreement with the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFIBI). This partnership seeks to develop food research knowledge and advancement, utilising state-of-the art science and technology innovations. SIFIBI is under the country’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in food, nutrition, ingredients and industrial biotechnology. It is also in line with … [Read more...] about Agilent Technologies to collaborate with Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
