Hibiscus extract may lower cholesterol
An extract of the hibiscus flower may have the same health benefits as red wine and tea according to scientists in Taiwan, who have found the plant to lower cholesterol in rats.
Archives for September 14, 2004
Bakery enzyme wins innovation award
Danisco's newcomer to the food enzyme market earns recognition from the industry as the 'most innovative ingredient' at the food ingredients exhibition in Brazil earlier this month.
Canola protein reveals 'remarkable' antioxidant results
Burcon NutraScience and the Fraunhofer Institute have concluded the first phase of their investigations into the potential health benefits of the canola proteins, Supertein and Puratein.
ADM praised for trans fat oils innovation
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has been rewarded for its innovation in the field of edible oils and fats for its development of the NovaLipid line of zero and low trans fat oils.
CEE news round-up
A number of major changes in production facilities across the region sees Danone reversing its decision to close a biscuit factory in Poland, the EBRD readying to invest in dried fruit production in Uzbekistan and Minsk Beer poised to build another...
Heineken has big hopes for its Polish operations
Poland is set to become the prime international market for Heineken as Grupa Zywiec reports booming sales and profits for the first half of the year. A strategy focusing on one brand for each beer segment and concerted efforts to reduce production...
Pineapple extract could help asthma patients
The enzyme bromelain, extracted from the juice and stem of the pineapple plant, appears to reduce inflammation associated with asthma.
Liquidation for pectin leader Citrico, except German plant
Continued consolidation in the hydrocolloid industry seems imminent as leading pectin supplier Citrico International goes into liquidation, but the firm's German-based production plant Citrico GmbH is not up for sale, reports Lindsey Partos.
Mangoes gummy texture analysed
The gumminess texture of fresh mangoes could be improved through the presence of an enzyme involved in the breakdown of plant cell walls and in combination with calcium chloride.
Fiber to become leading US diet?
Fiber-enriched products are the next big thing to hit the US health food market after the low-carb fad, according to a survey carried out by the Naples, New York database company Productscan Online.
ADM reaps praise for trans fat oils
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has been rewarded for its innovation in the field of edible oils and fats for its development of the NovaLipid line of zero and low trans fat oils.