Archives for March 28, 2004

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Lubricating the food processing industry

A new bearing grease effective in a wide range of food grade applications has been developed. The main selling point of the mineral oil grease, according to the manufacturer, is that it is formed from a unique mix of aluminium complex thickener, white...

Threshold of allergen food ingredients needs more research

As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is 'insufficient to establish an intake threshold'. Industry and...

UK bakery ingredients firm to make a mark

Driving into value-added bakery ingredients is a key area for growth in the mature bakery market. Recently baptised Bakemark UK, a new merger between Arkady Craigmillar, Readi-Bake and Caravan Brill, the UK firm will tap into growing ingredients...

How does green tea work?

Japanese scientists may have explained why green tea stops the progression of cancer. They report that the active component epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) binds to a receptor thought to be behind the spread of cancer.

Low-cal sweetener has low GI, new study

Hopping on board the fast-moving low carb train, Arla Food Ingredients, the supplier of tooth-friendly sweetener tagatose, says a new study from Australian scientists confirms the product's low glycaemic response.

Further research into allergens

As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is 'insufficient to establish an intake threshold'. Industry and...

Europe builds on vegetable proteins

Helping Europe reduce the massive 70 per cent of vegetable proteins it imports for consumption, a new EU-funded project will focus on how we can obtain quality proteins from grain legumes for both human and animal consumption.

Safety CD released

The USDA has released an informational compact disc for federal and state agriculture vets. The move is designed to prevent the intentional and unintentional introduction of animal diseases into the nation's food production chain.