A look at HFCS safety
09 July, 2018Although little used in Australia and New Zealand, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) almost invariably brings with it debate about its safety.
New use for barley
03 July, 2018Roasted barley can be used as a contrast agent for photoacoustic computed tomography investigations in the gut and swallowing.
Chr. Hansen DVS WHITE FLORA white cheese starter culture range
25 June, 2018 | Supplied by: NovonesisChr. Hansen's DVS WHITE FLORA series consists of three cultures that aid the formation of rich and aromatic notes in white cheese and ensure cheese quality and robust manufacturing.
Grants to reduce salt content
25 June, 2018Grants of up to $25,000 are available for start-ups and SMEs who have a footprint in Victoria to help them reformulate their products and reduce their salt content.
Walmart enters the food production business
19 June, 2018In the US, Walmart has just opened its first milk processing operation — will Australian grocers follow suit and become food manufacturers too?
Lentils help lower blood glucose levels by up to 35%
19 June, 2018Swapping out starches such as potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Making reduced-sugar biscuits taste good
13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Taura Natural Ingredients LtdResearchers have found that reduced-sugar biscuits containing Taura's JusFruit pieces are perceived to be just as sweet as full-sugar alternatives.
Sodexo is going cage-free
13 June, 2018Seven years ahead of its corporate responsibility target, Sodexo Australia has committed to use only cage-free fresh eggs.
When is a salmon not a salmon?
12 June, 2018Answer: if it's actually a trout. Chinese consumers unhappy at being sold farm-raised trout labelled as imported salmon.
Broccoli coffee comes to Melbourne
06 June, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIROImperfect-looking broccoli that would have otherwise been wasted has been converted into a nutrient-rich powder by Hort Innovation and CSIRO.
Online calculator reveals cost savings of egg replacers
05 June, 2018As market volatility drives the demand for egg replacements, bakery companies can see the potential cost savings using a new online calculator by Arla Foods Ingredients.
Eating more seafood increases chances of pregnancy
04 June, 2018Seafood should be the go-to food for couples looking to increase their libido and their chances of conception, according to new research.
Eating one egg a day reduces stroke risk by 26%
29 May, 2018How often do you eat eggs? New research suggests eating one every day could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Bias against frozen vegetables is rife
28 May, 2018Frozen vegetable purchases in grocery stores are declining even though the products offer similar if not superior nutrition benefits to fresh vegetables and decrease the likelihood of waste.
Action needed to reduce acrylamide
22 May, 2018Acrylamide is not a natural ingredient of food — it is basically a processing contaminant that is probably carcinogenic.
