Mushrooms are well recognized for their culinary properties as well as for their potency to enhance immune response, and now a new study published in Nutrition Journal suggests oyster mushroom have anti-inflammatory properties that fight inflammation. ...More
Some conclusions after my recent England trip? The UK has better candy than we do and the babies (or mothers) are more adventurous. Also, Quorn is everywhere. And don't forget the mushy peas. ...More
Cuisines from around the world—including Central and South America, Asia, and the Middle East—can inspire product and menu developers as they search for the next big thing. ...More
Mushrooms have been identified as an important food for keeping the immune system healthy. To further identify their immune-boosting characteristics, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)–funded scientists have conducted a study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced ...More
The hon-shimeji mushroom, a rare and expensive Japanese gourmet delicacy costing up to SEK 8,000 a kilo, has been discovered growing wild in Sweden by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. ...More
From Canton in the south, Shanghai in the East, Beijing in the north, and Sichuan in the west, China’s key regions offer much to product and menu developers ready to bring regional Chinese cuisine to American consumers. ...More
Greater intake of fruits and vegetables was associated with greater cognitive performance in a cohort of elderly adults in Norway; the strongest links were seen for carrots, crucifers and citrus. ...More
Corn smut, a fungus that infects maize, can target its attack by choosing which of its genes to activate in order to maximize the effectiveness of its onslaught. This is the first time tissue-specific targeting has been found in a pathogen, according to new research from ...More