Department of Food Science (UCPH FOOD)

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50 million to revolutionize sustainable plant-based food production

Having secured a Novo Nordisk Foundation RECRUIT grant of DKK 50 mil. Professor Remko Boom is…

New Research: Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD

New research from Denmark reveals that a mother’s diet during pregnancy—characterised by a Western…

New research lighthouse to focus on developing better food and medicine

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University receive DKK 39.4 million to…

HEALTHY COLLABORATION

Unlocking the protein digestibility of Nordic tempeh

A sample of tempeh made from fava beans that had been fermenting longer than intended has revealed…

Green food production needs more green measurements

The green transition of our diet requires a similar green transformation of our food production,…

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

A University of Copenhagen study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in…

Using food research expertise for genetic diagnostics

There are significant similarities in research expertise between food- and medical science,…

Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy…

Children's gut bacteria may hold the key to diarrhea treatment

Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now,…

Researchers hope to develop novel drugs for gastrointestinal disorders by fermenting feces

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating ‘good viruses’…

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