Nutrilac proteins for Greek-style yoghurt
18 February, 2013Arla Foods Ingredients’ range of Nutrilac proteins can help manufacturers to enter the Greek-style yoghurt category without investing in a new processing line, and with reduced levels of wastage.
Dairy prices to increase further
14 February, 2013Dairy prices are likely to increase further in 2013 due to tightening supply and steady demand, according to a recent Situation and Outlook report from Dairy Australia.
A whole lot of horse
13 February, 2013The meat substitution scandal in Europe is exposing the complexity and nasty underbelly of the food supply chain as well as the way the food industry is presented in the media.
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation Purafarin gluten-free functional flours
12 February, 2013Kampffmeyer Food Innovation presented functional flours and a grain specialty that improves the nutritional profiles of baked goods and other foods at the 2012 Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) exhibition.
Aspartame is not toxic, says EFSA
29 January, 2013Aspartame has been accused of causing a seemingly endless list of health conditions. However, a recent assessment by the EFSA suggests that the sweetener is not toxic at current levels of exposure.
Patent awarded for stevia extraction process
25 January, 2013Sweet Green Fields has been granted a patent in Japan for its proprietary high-purity stevia extraction process, the Fast Precipitation Process (FPP).
Hamburger or horseburger? Watch what you eat in Ireland
21 January, 2013In Ireland, food authorities have discovered that beef burgers are anything but, with a large proportion containing horse and pig meat.
Calls for submission on new infant formula ingredient
21 December, 2012FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application seeking permission to use a new form of an ingredient in products for infants and young children.
New superfruit soon to be commercialised
17 December, 2012Professor Daryl Joyce of UQ’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences has been selecting and evaluating new varieties of the ancient Chinese red bayberry fruit (Myrica rubra) for commercialisation in Australia.
Kalsec natural antioxidants for baked and extruded goods
10 December, 2012 | Supplied by: KalsecKalsec conducted a study which it says shows the addition of its antioxidants to baked goods maintains fresh aromas and flavours.
Computer imaging provides grape sugar and ripeness information
03 December, 2012Researchers at the University of Seville (Spain) have developed a technique for estimating grape composition and variety using computer imaging. They have also put forward an index for identifying the ripeness of seeds without the need for chemical analysis. This new method can help to decide the best moment for picking.
Adding fish oil to milk without destroying flavour
03 December, 2012Not everyone likes fish, even though it is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids. Now researchers have shown it is possible to incorporate fish oil into milk and dairy-based beverages in amounts sufficient to promote heart health without destroying the product’s taste or limiting its lifespan.
Who’d have thought it? You’re better off eating the food than taking a supplement
21 November, 2012It’s a very ‘first world’ approach, this seeking a product to cure our current and prevent future health problems. The idea that a food supplement or a pill can magically prevent disease is very alluring and much of the complementary therapy industry uses this allure to attract business.
Application seeks to reduce L-histidine in infant formula
13 November, 2012Submissions are being sought on Application A1074 - Minimum L-histidine in Infant Formula Products, which involves a proposed change to infant formula requirements in the Food Standards Code.
Sugar and self-control
09 November, 2012To boost self-control, gargle sugar water. According to a University of Georgia professor of psychology, a mouth rinse with glucose improves self-control.
