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We now know what makes oranges taste of oranges

Researchers have identified 26 chemical compounds responsible for the flavour of oranges, which could help efforts to develop disease-resistant hybrids

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First gene-edited meat will come from disease-proof CRISPR pigs

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Alarm over ultra-processed food shouldn't put us off plant-based diets

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Alarm over ultra-processed food shouldn't put us off plant-based diets

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Super-thickeners made from starch reduce calories and carbs in food

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Genetically modified banana approved by regulators for first time

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Rice containing beef cells could make a sustainable meal

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Lager could get array of novel flavours thanks to new strains of yeast

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The chemist who told us to put salt in our tea explains why she did it

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The chemist who told us to put salt in our tea explains why she did it

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The science behind fluffy pancakes and using the right raising agent

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Seaweed could save a billion people from famine after a nuclear war

A nuclear war could lead to food shortages due to soot blocking out the sun, but a model suggests seaweed farming could expand to meet up to 15 per cent of the food eaten by humans

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How an Icelandic scheme aims to use fish entirely and eliminate waste

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Kimchi and artisan cheeses can contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Guinness yeasts are genetically unique among Irish beers

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We’re finally working out why the Mediterranean diet is so good for us

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