New test cuts sudan risk in food chain
New test from the National Food Laboratory meets growing demand from food manufacturers to verify their ingredients are free from the potentially carcinogenic red dye Sudan.
Archives for July 5, 2005
Trans-fat deadline pushes healthy oil innovations
The fast-approaching deadline for trans-fat labeling has created enormous momentum behind the development of trans-free oils, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Farmed fish safe to eat says EU food regulator
Overall there is no difference in health risks to consumers between farmed and wild salmon according to scientists at the European food safety regulator.
EU food platform pumps funding into R&D for food industry
Food makers and ingredients firms will benefit from a new European platform that will prioritise research and development initiatives to keep the €800 billion food and drink industry competitive,reports Lindsey Partos.
Scientists to design health-packed 'super-sorghum' cereal
While food scientists are keen to promote the gluten-free benefits of sorghum in food formulations, African scientists are set to design a genetically engineered 'super sorghum' packed with vitamins and minerals
US lab develops Sudan Red test
The National Food Laboratory has developed a new test method for the detection of Sudan Red food dye, a potential carcinogen that has been the focus of numerous product recalls.
Kellogg's targets cereal bar potential with new UK launch
Cereal giant Kellogg's to cash in on growing cereal bar market, rolling out a new range this week in the UK.