Microwaves analyze supermarket food
MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- British scientists are developing a microwave technology to determine the fat and salt content of supermarket food.
The preliminary research, led by University of Manchester Professors Andrew Gibson and Paul Ainsworth, has resulted in a prize for Ph.D. student Sing Kwei Ng, who developed the project.
The study began after researchers realized that since microwaves heat different types of food at different rates, they must also be sensitive to food content such as water, salt and fat. The aim of the project is to develop a fast and non-invasive method of predicting the fat content in meat products.
"Greater awareness regarding food safety and health issues means that consumers are now more concerned than ever about meat products being safe and fresh with a low fat content," said Ng.
The researchers have conducted successful pilot studies to determine the fiber content in waste products produced by the brewing industry, the moisture content in wheat grain and the salt content of supermarket food. But they said more research is needed on the capabilities of microwave sensors in industrial conditions.
A paper detailing the project's initial results was presented Thursday in Denmark during the Innovations in Food Technology conference.
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Noteworthy:
-Scientists are creating a microwave that will identify the amount of salt and fat of food in grocery stores.
-Microwaves heat different kinds of foods at different rates. Which led to the study and idea of this invention.
Evidence:
-Scientists started the investigation when they realized that microwaves are different with a variety of different foods.
Science Related:
-Technology related - Scientists think it will save some people from putting on extra weight and realizing how much salt and fat food has.
What this means to me:
-If this invention is succesful, part of the obsesity problem will be solved, and people will know what they're actually eating.
Summary:
Title - Microwave Magic
People don't realize what the food they eat has in it. Do most people really look to see how much fat and salt are really in their food? Some food, such as resteraunts, don't tell you that. That's where scientists are trying to help us at. They realized that microwaves warm different kinds of food at different times. Which led to the theory that a microwave can be invented that can tell you when you warm it how much salt and fat there is in that food. If this invention is succesful a lot more people will come to there senses of what they're eating and maybe the obesity problem will be solved a little more.
MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- British scientists are developing a microwave technology to determine the fat and salt content of supermarket food.
The preliminary research, led by University of Manchester Professors Andrew Gibson and Paul Ainsworth, has resulted in a prize for Ph.D. student Sing Kwei Ng, who developed the project.
The study began after researchers realized that since microwaves heat different types of food at different rates, they must also be sensitive to food content such as water, salt and fat. The aim of the project is to develop a fast and non-invasive method of predicting the fat content in meat products.
"Greater awareness regarding food safety and health issues means that consumers are now more concerned than ever about meat products being safe and fresh with a low fat content," said Ng.
The researchers have conducted successful pilot studies to determine the fiber content in waste products produced by the brewing industry, the moisture content in wheat grain and the salt content of supermarket food. But they said more research is needed on the capabilities of microwave sensors in industrial conditions.
A paper detailing the project's initial results was presented Thursday in Denmark during the Innovations in Food Technology conference.
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Noteworthy:
-Scientists are creating a microwave that will identify the amount of salt and fat of food in grocery stores.
-Microwaves heat different kinds of foods at different rates. Which led to the study and idea of this invention.
Evidence:
-Scientists started the investigation when they realized that microwaves are different with a variety of different foods.
Science Related:
-Technology related - Scientists think it will save some people from putting on extra weight and realizing how much salt and fat food has.
What this means to me:
-If this invention is succesful, part of the obsesity problem will be solved, and people will know what they're actually eating.
Summary:
Title - Microwave Magic
People don't realize what the food they eat has in it. Do most people really look to see how much fat and salt are really in their food? Some food, such as resteraunts, don't tell you that. That's where scientists are trying to help us at. They realized that microwaves warm different kinds of food at different times. Which led to the theory that a microwave can be invented that can tell you when you warm it how much salt and fat there is in that food. If this invention is succesful a lot more people will come to there senses of what they're eating and maybe the obesity problem will be solved a little more.
