2012-10-18

Gluten and Lactose-Free Ingredient Substitute Found for Low-Fat White Sauces

18 Oct 2012 --- Consumers are increasingly demanding the development of ready-to-eat gluten and lactose-free food products that meet their needs and help improve their health. A recent study in Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows how new white sauce

2012-08-28

It's not just the U.S. - Food inflation will affect entire globe in 2013

Grocery prices in the United States have risen steadily for months now, but because of the drought here at home and other global market forces, food costs are set to skyrocket around the world as well, say experts.In addition to parched farmland throughout much of the U.S. and near the Black Sea, we

2012-08-14

Too much salt could mean to too little calcium, say researchers

High dietary intake of sodium could lead to depletion of calcium in the body, according to new research..The study – published in the American Journal of Physiology – Renal Physiology – reveals that sodium and calcium extraction are regulated by the same cellular systems, meaning that when the

2012-08-08

UK consults on use of new yeast in bread production

The UK Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) is seeking views over the use of vitamin D-rich baker's yeast as a novel food ingredient.This move comes after Canadian firm Lallemand sought the approval to market vitamin D-rich baker's yeast as a novel food ingredient. The company pla

2012-08-02

Soy protein isolates assist in weight management

Solbar has developed a line of soy protein isolates for the weight management market.  Solbar Q 741, a low-viscosity soy protein isolate with suspension properties, may be used in such applications as nutritional shakes and recovery meals. Solbar Q813, a hydrolyzed, low-viscosity soy protein is

2012-08-01

Sweet Green Fields Achieves Global Stevia Patent Milestones

26 Jul 2012 --- Sweet Green Fields (SGF), a leading U.S. based global producer of high purity stevia extracts, announced that product patents have been granted in Australia and New Zealand for the company's new Rebaudioside-A (RA) product of 99% purity. With this product patent announcement, Sweet G

2012-08-01

Traditional Chinese Food Ingredients Prevent Breast Cancer

 Two foods commonly eaten as part of the traditional Chinese diet can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by as much as 90 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Western Australia in Perth, and published in the International Journal of Cancer.Researcher

2012-07-27

供求失衡 我国柠檬酸后市何去何从？

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2012-07-09

Caffeine Food Additive- How Much is Safe?

Caffeine is one of a group of naturally occurring stimulants (methylxanthine, or xanthine) which is found in the leaves, seeds, or fruit of numerous plants around the world. It is also one of the world's most widely used drugs used mostly for preparing "Stay awake pills." Natural caffeine is found i

2012-07-09

Rooster comb extract close to novel food approval

Rooster comb extract close to novel food approvalAn application to allow an extract from the combs of cockerels to be used in dairy products is nearing the end as it is said to pose no significant safety concerns.Cockerel comb is the large fleshy red skin on top of the cockerel’s head, which is a