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Nutritional analysis of across horticultural commodities

Australia currently lacks up-to-date food composition data for many horticulture commodities, so this project is providing new composition data that reflects current growing conditions.

This information will improve the ability of the Australian horticulture sector to promote the nutritional benefits of produce and assist consumers and health professionals to identify sources of key nutrients.

The project team will develop a sampling plan in liaison with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for updating the Australian Food Composition Database with accurate, reliable and representative information. This includes calculating the percentage of the daily intake for nutrients and energy that will be obtained from consuming one serving of the food.

Project date

1 Jul 2021-31 May 2022

Principal investigator

Camilla Humphries

Research organisations

Curtin University

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Cross industry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Vegetables

Hort Innovation

Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australia's horticulture industry. As one of the nation's 15 Rural …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    11 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Ag Econ Plus

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