Max Rubner Institut

Ergot severity, ergot incidence and quality characteristics in German winter rye hybrid and population varieties

Ergot, caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea , is a major disease in rye, leading to yield loss and contamination with ergot alkaloids that pose food safety risks. Against the background that the EU has significantly tightened the acceptable limits for ergot sclerotia since 1 J...

Nutrition and health status in the follow-up of the risks and benefits of a vegan diet (RBVD) study

Abstract To examine health risks and benefits of a vegan diet, the RBVD study was conducted in 2017 and followed up in 2021. The present paper evaluated dietary nutrient intake and status together with systemic cardiometabolic health-related biomarkers and examinations among vega...

Mapping central elements of social sustainability in food production and consumption

Abstract Social sustainability is essential for the sustainable transformation of food value chains (FVC). It encompasses a wide range of topics, such as food poverty, participation and fair working conditions, which are often interpreted in context-specific ways. The aim of this...