Phytochemicals

Radiant Zone Dryer Preserves Antioxidants in Dried Blueberry Powder

DALLESPORT, Wash. – An innovative technology developed by Columbia PhytoTechnology and Washington State University assistant professor of food science, Kerry Ringer, preserves health-promoting compounds in dried blueberry powder. The technology meets consumer demands for highly nutritious foods at the same time as addressing industry concerns about costs. Called the Radiant Zone Dryer, the technology was […]

Research on Phytochemicals Continues for a Second Year

PULLMAN, Wash. — Research on the benefits of phytochemicals in apples and raspberries will expand to include other major Washington crops, continuing a project that a Washington State University scientist began last year. Bernd M. Lange, assistant professor in WSU’s Institute of Biological Chemistry, spearheaded the research project, beginning in the fall of 2007, with […]