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Australian students' experience with Vietnamese food processing

29/01/2024

The University of Tasmania's Global Opportunities (UniGO) Program in Australia is a study tour and experiential program designed to help Australian students explore diverse lands, cultures, technology, and sustainability in various countries. In 2024, the UniGO program at the University of Tasmania takes place in three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The Vietnam segment of the program involves a delegation of 21 students from various majors, including agricultural economics, agriculture, finance, law, and more

Seminar: “development of sensitive and economical immunological tests using recombinant antibody fragments”

09/01/2024

On 6 January 2024, the research group "Preservation and Processing of Animal-based Products " extended an invitation to Prof. Yoichi Kumada, a distinguished Japanese expert from Kyoto University, to visit Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), discuss about possibilities of collaboration and present a scientific seminar on " Development of sensitive and economical immunological tests using recombinant antibody fragments."

Ceremony event of 10 years of VLIR Vietnam Network Bioscience for Food (2013 - 2023)

04/01/2024

After 10 years of implementing the VLIR Vietnam Network Bioscience for Food Program (2013 - 2023) with numerous successful outcomes in training and research collaboration between partners in Vietnam and Belgium, on October 27, 2023, the Program's closing ceremony was held at Can Tho University.

Phylogenetic analysis of sinipercid fishes from The Northern mountainous area of Vietnam

18/12/2023

The sinipercid fishes (perch fish) belong to a group of lower percoid fishes distributed only in East Asia. The sinipercid fishes, consisting of three genera and 12 species, are endemic freshwater fish in East Asia (Zhou et al., 1988).

Impact of Climate Change and Climate Variability on Food Safety

29/09/2023

Foods of plant origin can become contaminated by pathogenic bacteria and toxigenic molds. Climate change and meteorological factors such as temperature, humidity and precipitation infuence the contamination or infection of crops by such organisms (Uyttendaele et al. 2015), thus negatively impacting the safety of these produce either at pre- or post-harvest. In the recent decades, vegetables are increasingly consumed raw in salads and foodborne disease outbreaks have been associated with the consumption of fresh produce.

Gluten: a benefit and things to pay attention

20/09/2023

Gluten is a protein naturally found in some grains including wheat, barley, and rye. It acts like a binder, holding food together and adding a “stretchy” quality - think of a pizza maker tossing and stretching out a ball of dough. Without gluten, the dough would rip easily.

Exploring the nutritional and medicinal value of some mushroom species

13/09/2023

Mushrooms have captured our attention for centuries with their unique flavors and culinary versatility. However, some specific mushroom species offer more than just a culinary experience. Certain mushrooms are recognized for their notable nutritional and medicinal properties, and they have been used in various cultural practices.

Hai Duong's onions and garlic - Opportunities and challenges

17/08/2023

Onions and garlic are the main crops grown in many areas in Hai Duong. In That Hung, ward of Kinh Mon town, nearly 100% of farmers grow onions and garlic as the main crops that take them the main income from agriculture.

Risk of Clostridium botulinum poisoning in food

01/08/2023

In recent years in Vietnam, cases of Clostridium botulinum poisoning have occurred with high severity, many of which are life-threatening. Specifically, in March 2023, Quang Nam province had 3 cases of food poisoning, causing 10 hospitalizations and 1 death. The source of infection was the consumption of pickled fish contaminated with Clostridium botulinum type E

Review on polyphenols-absorption and occurrence in the body system

14/07/2023

Polyphenols are commonly present as secondary metabolic phytochemicals that naturally occur in plant components, including herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Although they were initially known to be natural pigments in plants, their predominant function is to protect the plant against

Ultrasound techonology in extraction of bioactive compound

30/06/2023

Nowadays, consumers are more inclined to choose the foods which not only possess the necessary biomolecules for various metabolic activities, but also have long-term positive effects. Majority of the active ingredients in cash crops are present in the cells and need be released into extraction solvents during the extraction process.

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