CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists are beginning to unravel the key microorganisms that contribute to the fermentation of kombucha, research that is already aiding large-scale kombucha producers in the fast-growing industry. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that has been homebrewed around the world for centuries, but in recent years has become widely…
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Like wine, environmental conditions impact flavor of whiskey, study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Flavor differences in whiskey can be discerned based solely on the environment in which the barley used to make the whiskey is grown, a new study co-authored by an Oregon State University researcher found. This is first scientific study that found the environmental conditions, or terroir, of where the barley is grown impacts the…
Oregon State researchers mobilize to study impact of wildfire smoke on wine
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists have analyzed almost 500 samples of wine and grapes from throughout Oregon in recent weeks to better understand the impact of smoke on wine. Wildfires devastated much of the West Coast of the United States last month, continuing a recent trend of wildfires occurring during the grape harvest…
A 40-year journey leads to a new truffle species
A 40-year journey leads to a new truffle species This news release is available online: https://beav.es/oJt Photos of truffle and researchers: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmPPd6bX CORVALLIS, Ore. – As a first-year graduate student studying truffle ecology at Oregon State University, Dan Luoma attended a scientific meeting in 1981 on Orcas Island in Washington. Having recently learned how to search for…
OSU Extension food preservation hotline opens for the season
CORVALLIS, Ore. – As the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Food Preserver program turns 40, its hotline is once again ready to take calls. The toll-free hotline at 800-354-7319 runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed by…
OSU’s food preservation hotline opens July 15
CORVALLIS, Ore. – As canning season gets underway, the Food Preservation hotline from Oregon State University Extension Service starts taking calls July 15. The toll-free hotline at 800-354-7319 runs until Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed…