Pork scratchings gain oil extension with rosemary extract
A snack firm has become the first to use Vitiva’s Inolens 4 rosemary extract in a pork scratchings product to make frying oil last longer, and to enable longer shelf life.
Archives for March 31, 2009
Tropicana replaces artificially sweetened juice with Reb A drink
PepsiCo-owned Tropicana has replaced its artificially sweetened Light n’ Healthy orange juice drink with Trop50, naturally sweetened with Reb A stevia extract.
Study points to improved emulsifiers from caseinates
Modification of sodium caseinates could enhance the range of applications for this emulsifier, according to fundamental research from Finland’s VTT.
Carbery announces whey protein flavour profiling project
Carbery is investing in a two-year research project to identify the molecular and flavour profiles of whey protein to help improve on formulation.
Ben & Jerry's stunt highlights concern over clones in food chain
Ben & Jerry’s has fessed up to creating an online presence for a fictitious company selling cloned milk as a publicity stunt, as campaigners believe that the offspring of cloned animals have already entered the food chain.
Health drive leads to sweetness enhancer for reduced calories
Increased reformulation towards healthier products has led to the development of a sweetness enhancer from Comax Flavors to reduce calories from sweeteners without compromising flavor.
Benefits and detriments of vegetarian diets may not balance out: Report
A report published today adds evidence to the argument that the health benefits of adhering to a vegetarian diet may not outweigh the potential detrimental effects.
New vitamin E form extracted from kiwifruit: Scientists
Italian scientists have identified a new member of the vitamin E family, extracted from kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa 'Hayward'), according to results of a new study.
Taste seen as key development for frozen food emulsions
Ongoing development of a range of emulsions designed to protect precooked frozen foods in storage is increasingly focused on taste quality and reducing fat content, according to the ingredients’ manufacturer.
Obama administration upholds GM sugarbeet deregulation
The USDA has chosen not to change laws on genetically engineered sugarbeets in a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice requesting a review of deregulation for the beets last month.