Researchers find way of protecting anthocyanins in isotonic drinks
A combination of maltodextrin and arabic gum reduces degradation and protects the pigments of anthocyanins added to isotonic soft drinks, finds new research.
Archives for December 22, 2010
‘Hyperallergenic’ functional foods raise protein concerns
Advances in food technology bring new challenges for allergy sufferers, regulators and industry, finds a new study, as proteins are can be unexpectedly present in functional foods.
Congress passes food safety reform
In the wake of a spate of high-profile foodborne illness outbreaks, the Food Safety Modernization Act passed the House on Tuesday and is heading to the President, who has said he will pass the bill into law.
EC failing to see urgency of sugar shortage in bloc, CIUS
The Commission is failing to recognise the urgency of the sugar supply deficit in the EU in its deferral of a decision regarding the hike in the sugar export quota until January, claims the CIUS, which represents sugar using food and drink industries in...
Skepticism about ‘natural’ products continues, finds survey
Consumers on the lookout for eco-friendly claims are skeptical about the term ‘natural’, and two-thirds would favor a uniform standard to certify natural claims, according to a new survey.
Rectory Foods ready for 2011 with group structure and move
UK poultry and ingredients firm Rectory is preparing for a new growth spurt with a move into a central Manchester location and a corporate restructuring to create Rectory Food Group as a holding vehicle for its divisions and brands.
Acrylamide absorption not influenced by food type, suggests rat study
New research has suggested that acrylamide formed in different types of food has the same levels of up take in the body.
Stricter beef testing may not lead to safer meat, finds review
Stricter testing of meat bought for various federal food and nutrition programs may not necessary lead to safer meat, according to a new report from the National Research Council.