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.
ENZO Nutraceuticals Enzogenol pine bark extract
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ENZO Nutraceuticals LimitedThe use of pine-bark extract Enzogenol in food applications has been officially confirmed as being safe under the rules of the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
More horse
27 February, 2013 by Janette WoodhouseHorsemeat is believed to have been used in 4.5 million ready meals in 13 European countries. As a consequence of this substitution scandal, international food manufacturers like Findus, Birds Eye United Kingdom, Nestlé and even Ikea have had to withdraw their meat products from the market.
Why sourdough bread resists mould
22 February, 2013Sourdough bread resists mould, unlike conventionally leavened bread. It seems that during sourdough production, bacteria convert the linoleic acid in bread flour to a compound that has powerful antifungal activity.
Sustainable vanilla sourcing program announced
22 February, 2013General Mills and Häagen-Dazs have announced a sustainable vanilla sourcing program designed to support smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar.
MG steps up farmgate prices despite tough market conditions
19 February, 2013Murray Goulburn says a drive to improve efficiencies in the business has enabled it to provide its supplier-shareholders with a third step up in milk price for the season.
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.
Gelita Collagen Proteins
18 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Gelita Asia Pacific AfricaGelita Collagen Proteins are suitable for manufacturers producing confectionery, health beauty supplements, as well as manufacturers of pharmaceutical capsules.
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).
