Tag: Food Science and Human Nutrition

Blackberries in Florida may become even more nutritious in the future

by Brad Buck

April 24, 2024

Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy now, say University of Florida researchers. UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Blackberries, Citrus Research And Education Center, Environmental Horticulture, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Health, Metabolites, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, Yu Wang, Zhanao Deng

Global food and beverage industry representatives to come to Orlando to learn latest flavor research

by Brad Buck

January 17, 2024

Flavor comes from a combination of nature and science. Food and beverage industry representatives from across the world will gather in Orlando in March to learn the research behind unique tastes and aromas. Scientists from the UF/IFAS Citrus ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, Aroma, Artificial Intelligence, Beverages, Citrus Research And Education Center, Dairy, Flavor, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition, International Flavor Summit, Precision Ag, Research, Science, UF Center For Smell And Taste, Yu Wang

Alumni Feature: Nina Burt, Food Science

by Jessie Erwin

January 16, 2024

Welcome to Nina Burt, the latest guest in our Discover FSHN Series! Nina is an alumna of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida, graduating with a master's degree in food science and launching a decades-long ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni Profile, Alumni Research, Alumni-feature, ConAgra Foods, Discover Fshn, Discover Fshn Series, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, Food Science Jobs, Food-science-alumni-feature, FSHN Alumni, Nina Burt, RD, Research And Development, Singleton Seafood Company, Tampa Maid Foods, UF Alumni

These Students are Discovering Exciting Careers in Food Science, Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

by Jessie Erwin

January 8, 2024

Follow along as high school students from PK Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville, Florida learn about how professionals in food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics shape what and how we eat, as well as keep us safe from ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Careers, Dietetics, Dr. Charles Sims, Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Dr. Keith Schneider, Field Trip, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, High School, Katlyn Nau, Nutritional Sciences, Pilot Plant, PK Yonge, PK Yonge Developmental Research School, Sensory Lab

Dietetics Duo Takes on Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo

by Jessica Czipulis

December 18, 2023

Two UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students attended the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in October. The conference brings together industry experts, such as registered dietitians and researchers. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conference, Dietetics, Food Science And Human Nutrition, VP Promise

International Education Week: Ehran Safaei, Nutritional Sciences

by Jessie Erwin

November 17, 2023

Thank you for joining us to celebrate International Education Week in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida! In this series, we learned about the experiences of international students and how those experiences ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Ehsan Safaei, Food Science And Human Nutrition, International Education Week, International Students, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Degree, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Degree, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student, Nutritional Sciences Program, Nutritional-sciences-graduate-feature

Food safety expert gives the scoop on holiday leftovers

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

November 15, 2023

When it comes to holiday planning, the last thing on anyone’s list is a bout with food poisoning. “Most people are lulled into a false sense of security because foodborne illnesses are rare,” said Keith Schneider, a University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety
Tags: Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Storage, Freezer, Holiday Meal, Holidays, Keith Schneider, Leftovers, Meals, Refrigerator, Thanksgiving

International Education Week: Santiago Cardenas Pinto, Food Science

by Jessie Erwin

November 15, 2023

Welcome to International Education Week in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida! We're excited to highlight some of our exceptional international students. In this series, learn about their experiences ... READ MORE