Sucrose and citric acid are common ingredients in a cup of tea. But as a NADES (Natural deep eutectic solvents) compound these substances in combination can kill bacteria as effectively as if they ...

Sucrose plays a vital role in coffee organoleptic quality. A team from CIRAD and the Agricultural Institute of Parana in Brazil has recently identified the genes responsible for sucrose accumulation ...

Scientists around the world are pursuing the goal of developing synthetic receptors capable of recognizing biologically important molecules. Although many attempts have been made to mimic the way that ...

The sugar-like compound called sorbitol may to play a key role in determining the characteristics of apples and may be a good target for plant breeders and geneticists trying to improve fruit quality ...

Introduction Picture your favorite treats: chocolate fudge cake, vanilla ice cream, pink lemonade… Yum! Can you imagine what these might taste like without the sweet flavor of sugar? Your sweet tooth ...