Wild grass could boost UK wheat yields by 30%
16 May, 2013Synthetic wheats made from ancient wheat and wild grass species can create a bridge for transferring novel sources of genetic diversity from wild relatives into varieties already being farmed. Researchers are claiming that UK wheat yields could be boosted by up to 30% with the introduction of a new wheat bred from a wild grass species.
Bugs for dinner
16 May, 2013Forget meat and three veg - beetle and three veg could be the staple meal of the future, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Fox and rat passed off as lamb in China
03 May, 2013A three-month Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) campaign has resulted in the arrest of 904 people who are alleged to have been involved in meat-related crimes such as producing fake beef and mutton made from rat and fox.
Horsemeat scandal side effect
03 May, 2013The horsemeat scandal, which broke in January 2013, has already made its mark on British consumers who are raising concerns over the way in which meat from overseas has entered the UK food chain. They are voting with their feet and showing increased preference for British products.
Risky meat
01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Center for Science in the Public InterestMinced beef and chicken are by far the riskiest meat and poultry products in the American food supply and pose the greatest likelihood of hospitalisation, according to a new report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Furthermore, according to the non-profit group's analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness connected to products regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, chicken nuggets, ham, and sausage pose the lowest risk of foodborne illness.
Trends in ingredients and additives in the manufacture of meat products
01 May, 2013The global meat industry is growing. The consumption of fresh meat worldwide has increased by some 3% a year over the past five years. And, as a result of the increasing development of the highly populated threshold countries and the growing importance of meat in the diet, consumption is set to continue to rise further in the coming years. Since meat products always contain spices and condiments and since technically effective additional substances are also used, the mood among suppliers of ingredients and additives is also buoyant overall.
Electron-beam pasteurisation to reduce viral contamination of raw oysters
01 May, 2013Researchers have found that electron-beam pasteurisation may reduce the possibility of food poisoning caused by viral infection of raw oysters. This would reduce the $200 million that virus infection risks are estimated to be costing the US each year.
Broccoli with higher glucoraphanin levels
12 April, 2013Field trials and genetic studies have shown that a new variety of broccoli reliably yields higher levels of a health-promoting compound.
Benolea olive leaf extract
11 April, 2013Benolea, a clinically proven olive leaf extract marketed under Frutarom Health’s EFLA range of ingredient systems, is claimed to provide the Mediterranean diet’s cardiovascular health-support benefits in one ingredient.
FMC breaks ground on Thai MCC facility
25 March, 2013 | Supplied by: FMC AustraliaFMC Corporation has broken ground on a new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayon, Thailand.
The Gluten Free Grain Free Company range of Café cake mixes
25 March, 2013The Gluten Free Grain Free Company has released a range of Café cake mixes. The range includes flavours such as chocolate, strawberry, and date and cinnamon cake.
LycoRed microencapsulated carotenoid and vitamin beadlets
25 March, 2013The highly stable beadlet line will complement LycoRed’s core encapsulation technologies of applied gelatin, alginate and spray-dried coating systems.
Death by 1000 sausages
13 March, 2013New research is claiming that 3% of all premature deaths can be attributed to the high consumption of processed meats such as sausage products, salami or ham.
LycoRed Lyc-O-Fem slow-release genistein, lycopene and vitamin D3 formulation
12 March, 2013LycoRed has launched Lyc-O-Fem, a slow-release formulation containing genistein in a proprietary composition for bone health. The formulation is claimed to also alleviate menopause symptoms.
Chr Hansen SaltLite salt-reduction ingredient
06 March, 2013 | Supplied by: NovonesisSaltLite consists of DVS starter and adjunct cultures and the fermentation-produced coagulant Chy-Max M to counteract the undesirable flavour, texture and bitterness issues resulting from reduced salt in cheese.
