This collection provides information about the work of New Zealand’s world-class science and technology sectors in relation to Food Function and Structure. Included are profiles of organisations carrying out work in this area.
In 2007, Dr Sean Bulley and a team from Plant & Food Research discovered a vital step in vitamin C production in plants. They are now identifying molecular markers to show which plants will bear fruit with high vitamin C levels.
Many health benefits have been claimed for antioxidant polyphenols in the plant foods we eat. Dr David Stevenson from Plant & Food Research is conducting trials to find out if there are real benefits to consuming phytochemicals.
Dr Arjan Scheepens is the lead researcher in Plant & Food Research’s ‘Mood Food’ programme. One of the aims is to develop a berry fruit beverage that will calm people down but keep them alert.
The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation is a professional, non-profit organisation that endeavours to provide a balanced viewpoint on important issues around food, nutrition and health.
Plant & Food Research is a New Zealand-based science company providing research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products.
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