Saturated fats could enhance soy proteins
Medium chain saturated fatty acids could be used to enhance the emulsifying properties of soy proteins, according to new research.
Archives for August 29, 2010
Milk is top tipple in nutrient-climate index
Milk has come out substantially higher than other beverages in an analysis that pits impact on climate against nutrient density.
China ‘blocks or destroys’ foreign foods and cosmetics
China's quality watchdog has destroyed or blocked the import of a wide range of foreign food and cosmetic products after concerns that they posed potential health risks.
Fat digestion images point to improved formulation
Netherlands-based scientists have reported data for the real-time digestion of fats containing ingredients like vitamin D3, insights that could advance the formulation of foods.
Don’t worry about wheat prices: Look at grain stocks
There’s nothing like a shortage of wheat to send some news media searching for superlatives. Talk of “soaring” wheat prices and “rocketing” bread prices were common, in the British press, after Russia decided to temporarily ban grain exports earlier this...
UK austerity plans will be “double-whammy” against children
Government funding cuts in the UK for the Change4Life campaign and school meals threaten children’s health, say campaigners who are also increasing scrutiny on the role of food manufacturers.
Fairtrade growth brings benefits to 1.2 milion producers and workers
Around 1.2 million farmers and workers around the world are estimated to have benefited from Fairtrade certification and labelling schemes in 2009, says FLO, with coffee still the largest category.
Bisphenol A alters male testosterone levels, claims breakthrough study
A breakthrough study claims to have demonstrated for the first time that bisphenol A (BPA) can cause changes in male human sex hormones.