Food security

Millions of people are undernourished globally and with the population growing, food security is a major concern. Food security is multifaceted, requiring advancements in food safety, ensuring products have a good shelf life, reducing spoilage and providing dietary additions to improve the nutrient intake of the population. The application of microbiology is far reaching, and new approaches are required to maintain food security. Through an improved understanding of plant-microbe interactions, it is possible to forecast and mitigate food shortages.

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Cheese starter cultures yield insights into history of domestication of bacteria

A new study shows that the bacteria used to produce Gruyère, Emmental and Sbrinz cheese show signs of ancient domestication.

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Yeast as food emulsifier? Easily released protein as strong as casein

Researchers looking at yeast proteins as emulsifiers have found emulsifying proteins that can be easily freed from the yeast.