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Spice Containers Are Probably the Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen?

Just in time for the holidays – a food safety reminder for all home cooks. FST’s Linda J. Harris, in a VeryWellHealth article by Stephanie Brown, “Spice Containers Are Probably the Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen” recommends making a habit of washing your hands, moving potentially-contaminated items directly to the dishwasher or sink, and cleaning and sanitizing the counters as you cook.

International barley research conference at UC Davis

Food Science and Technology

For three days in September, after a five year hiatus, the North American barley research communities gathered at UC Davis for the combined 23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference.

Yeast Strain from UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection Being Used to Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

A popular species of yeast that’s used to make beer, bread and wine is also contributing to the food industry in a different way – improving food safety. A yeast strain from the UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is being used commercially to remove a toxic compound from fried and baked foods.

Historical Artwork with Agricultural Motifs on Display at the Robert Mondavi Institute Complex

Food Science and Technology

Art and research intersect within the Department of Food Science and Technology

Peaches, grapes, tomatoes and olives – some of California’s specialty crops that have been the subject of numerous research projects at UC Davis are also a prominent feature in a colorful art display at the home of the Department of Food Science and Technology.

A large vinyl display was recently unveiled in the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) complex. It was created using images of three historical batik cloth panels that depict California agricultural motifs.

Joe Williams featured in CAES Thought/Space video series episode 4

Food Science and Technology

There’s a buzz in the air when students are brewing a batch of beer at UC Davis’ state-of-the-art brewing facility, the Anheuser Busch InBev Brewery. Joe Williams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Endowed Brewer, is featured in episode four of Thought/Space, a CA&ES video series about the special places that faculty, staff and students have found at UC Davis.

Department Seminar Series - April 20, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the Food Science department seminar on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM PDT. You can attend in person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom.

Department Seminar Series - April 15, 2022 (Virtual Only)

Food Science and Technology

Due to some travel logistics our FST290 speaker this week will present a virtual Food Science department seminar on Friday April 15, 2022 at 1:10 PM. FST290 seminar (Virtual Only):

Department Seminar Series - April 6, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the Food Science department seminar on Wednesday April 6, 2022 at 4:10 PM PDT. You can attend live in-person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom.

Fermented Food Survey - EATLAC

Food Science and Technology

Are you a fermented food fanatic? A kimchi lover? A kombucha connoisseur? Olive obsessed? Passionate about pickles?

Participate in a short survey about fermented foods and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

Department Seminar Series - March 9, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend this week’s Food Science department seminar at 4:10 PM PST, on Wednesday March 9, 2022. You can attend live in-person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom.