Probiotic alternative to pain killer
18 May, 2007 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Researchers from Inserm (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) and Danisco have demonstrated that the oral administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM mediates analgesic functions in the gut equivalent to morphine effects. These results, patented by Danisco, suggest that the microbiology of the intestinal tract influences visceral pain perception and opens new perspectives in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with this probiotic strain.
Danisco divests Flavours to Firmenich
07 May, 2007
Danisco has entered into an agreement on the divestment of Flavours to Firmenich and an enterprise value for the activities has been agreed.
Claimed link between phthalates exposure and obesity is 'hard to swallow'
27 April, 2007
Experts who have reviewed a paper claiming a link between phthalates exposure and obesity say that the study should be taken with a large grain of salt.
Commercial beekeeping in Australia
26 April, 2007
A new publication on commercial beekeeping describes the unique physical and cultural environment in which Australian beekeeping is undertaken and the current demand for honey products and pollination services.
Research unravels the secrets of salt and taste
24 April, 2007
New research into the molecular basis of salty taste has been released by the Nestlé Research Center in Switzerland.
Can-guarding abalone
18 April, 2007 | Supplied by: NCI Packaging
The value and properties of abalone have meant that NCI Packaging has had to use different alternatives to normal or standard food cans
Fish proteins solution measurement
05 April, 2007
The Viscolite portable viscometer from Hydramotion has been used to reduce viscosity testing times for researchers at the Faeroese Fisheries Laboratory
Non-GMO solution to seafood allergies
01 March, 2007
Seafood allergy sufferers may soon be able to eat prawns without the fear of an adverse reaction.
New omega-3 enhanced pork proves to be good eating
22 January, 2007
UniSA researchers have been developing novel omega-3 rich pork products to help Australian consumers meet the newly introduced target dietary intakes for the omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA and DHA.
Tuning in to your steak
19 January, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse
If current research projects prove successful, diners will soon be able to tune into their steak before they tuck into it
Getting ahead of tainted lettuce
19 January, 2007 by Deane Morrison
In this era of E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks, consumers are concerned about harmful bacteria and viruses hitching a ride on fresh fruits and vegetables
First prion-free cows reported
08 January, 2007
Hematech and Kirin Brewery Company have announced the production of healthy prion protein-knockout cows.
Extracting 'bioactives' from agricultural and food processing streams
20 December, 2006
Transforming products from agricultural and food processing streams into health-enhancing ingredients for use in a variety of foods and nutraceuticals is the aim of a $7 million Flagship Collaboration Fund Cluster involving CSIRO’s Food Futures Flagship, Monash University and the University of Melbourne.
Food colours: call for data to support re-evaluation
15 December, 2006
The EFSA has launched a call for data on food colours as part of a systematic re-evaluation of all authorised food additives in the EU.
Naturally brewed soy sauce
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.kikkoman.com.au/
Although soy sauce is often viewed only as a traditional component of Asian cuisine, Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is a flavouring, flavour enhancer and functional ingredient for a wide variety of non-Asian commercial food products as well.
