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Prof. Masha Niv, left, with graduate student Nitsan Dallal at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition. (Courtesy)
April 1, 2026, 11:01 am
Say bye-bye to bitter herbs: Israeli researchers’ work aims to pass over tart tastes
Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists’ compendium of 2,200 bitter molecules and their research on TAS2R14, a bitter receptor, can help make medicine ‘easier to swallow’ and even treat lung diseases
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative. Baby. (Shutterstock)
February 19, 2026, 5:57 am
Vegetarian and vegan babies develop at same rate as meat-eating peers – Israeli study
Big-data study by Ben-Gurion University researchers and the Health Ministry tracks 1.2 million infants over 10 years, dispels meat mythology
By Diana Bletter
Health food company representatives prepare protein smoothies at a ShukTech event in Jerusalem, June 21, 2017. (Micah Danney/Times of Israel)
June 27, 2017, 6:18 pm
Market visitors get a look at the future of food in Jerusalem
Fruit fly protein powder, branded ice cubes and seed-based yogurt are all on the menu at ShukTech event
By Micah Danney
In this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 photo, a customer picks sufganiyot, or Hanukkah doughnuts, at a bakery in Bnei Brak, Israel. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
December 23, 2016, 11:08 am
In Israel, an oily Hanukkah treat outlasts a health campaign
Israelis unimpressed by health minister’s warnings to drop the deep-fried holiday doughnuts known as ‘sufganiyot’
By Aron Heller
Daniel Lubetzky in the kitchen area of the Kind Snacks office in New York City with the many flavors of his company's bars on display. (Poon Watchara-Amhaiwan/via JTA)
October 25, 2015, 12:19 am
How a Holocaust legacy helped launch Kind bars
Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky is inspired by his Dachau-survivor father’s harrowing trials to be a socially responsible mentsch
By Gabe Friedman
MK Erel Margalit, (R) and Rutgers Food Innovation Center Director Lou Cooperhouse at the signing ceremony at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Friday, September 18, 2015. (Ron Sachs)
September 27, 2015, 10:40 am
Israeli agritech prowess to help New Jersey produce healthier food
Agreement between Tel Hai College and Rutgers University aims to make prepared foods that are better for you
By David Shamah
Spicy chili pepper via Shutterstock.
August 5, 2015, 6:16 pm
For longevity, spice up your life
Chinese study suggests chili-lovers may live longer
By AFP
A mother feeds her two week old baby with milk substitute. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
July 5, 2015, 6:18 pm
Alternative baby formula avoids lactose, soy complications
A formulation based on almonds and a ‘mystery ingredient’ is the secret of a healthier milk substitute, say two entrepreneurs
By David Shamah
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