Soluble fibre may benefit IBS sufferers: Study
Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but insoluble fibre may worsen the effects, says a new study.
Archives for August 27, 2009
Chr Hansen introduces pure wild yeast for wine-making
Chr Hansen is claiming to be first amongst yeast suppliers in commercialising the pure wild yeast strain Torulaspora delbrueckii to add complexity to wines.
Burcon counters a year old attack on its canola processing technology
Canadian firm Burcon has hit back at comments made by an investment firm a year ago describing its canola protein extraction and purification process as expensive and technically challenging.
Union controversy at food processing plant sparks debate
Food processing plants with unionised workforces are more efficient and productive, one US union with more than 1.3 million members in the food sector has said.
Could wheat allergy play a role in diabetes development?
An abnormal response to wheat proteins may tip a person’s delicately poised immune system into developing type-1 diabetes, suggests a study from Canada.
Sales slump fails to cloud Frutarom’s ambitions
The stronger US dollar and ongoing inventory destocking has led to a drop in sales for Frutarom, but the flavour and specialty ingredients supplier remains uncowed about the long term.
FAO's concern for Asia after H1N1 virus hits Chilean turkeys
The detection of a H1N1 virus in turkeys in Chile poses no threat to the food supply chain but does raise concerns that poultry farms elsewhere in the world could become infected with the pandemic, said the FAO.
New study to investigate why people ignore food labels
The FDA is planning to conduct a study to uncover barriers to consumers looking at food labels, in a bid to help consumer understanding and use of information provided on packaging.