Tag Archives: food

Non-stick coating linked to thyroid disease

Egg on a non-stick panExposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of non-stick surfaces has been linked to an increased rate of thyroid disease.

But experts warn more research is needed to confirm whether the chemicals are the cause of the increased rate.

Read more at ABC News website.

Fizzy drinks leave sour taste in the mouth

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I spoke to ABC radio in Sydney about research in the US that has found consuming carbonated drinks activates the sour-sensing cells on our tongue.
Researchers in the US have found that consuming carbonated drinks activates the sour-sensing cells on our tongue.

In an article published in the journal Science, the researchers speculate that the ability to taste carbonation may have evolved as a reaction to help humans avoid foods that are going off and have begun fermenting.

They claim that sour and bitter tastes often indicate foods that should be avoided, while sweet, salty, and the savoury taste sensation called umami, are those that can be beneficial.

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World famous in Canberra

One thing I miss as a result of not living in Canberra is the laksa from the noodle house in Dickson. Sorry stomach, but this is so good.

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Scientists find pears ain’t apples

Pears spoil quicker than apples because they’re out of breath, according to European researchers.

The finding could lead to new ways in storing pears to ensure that they’re less likely to rot on the way to the fruit bowl.

More at ABC Science Online.