Probiotic cereals - Arla business creates stable bacteria for new foods
A coating technology, first used to keep cookies crisp, may be the key to opening up new applications for probiotic bacteria like cereals or ice-cream.
Archives for September 26, 2005
Deadly wine grape disease found in weeds
A chance to fight Pierce's disease, one of the wine industry's most deadly foes, at its origins has come a step closer after scientists found common weeds nestling in vineyards were helping the sickness to spread.
Swedes find secret of allergen-free apple
An apple with a reduced amount of the protein Mal d 1, which is known to cause allergic reactions, has been developed by scientists in Sweden.
Increasing costs force DSM to raise citric acid prices
DSM Nutritional Products has announced a 15 per cent price increase for all its citric acid products, reflecting industry-wide concern about increasing energy, raw material and freight costs.
Seaweed-fortified junk food developed
Junk food could be made healthier by adding an extract of an exotic type of seaweed, according to British scientists.
Intelligent label protects foods against counterfeiting and tampering
A new intelligent label is designed to protect foods against counterfeiting and tampering, a growing problem for high value products.
Kiwi allergy concern drives new test methods
UK food analysis firm RSSL has added kiwi fruit to the list ofallergens it can detect by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) methods.
Oxygen absorber preserver contained if cut accidentally
Multisorb says its self-adhesive oxygen absorber now sticks better to packages, helping food processors to eliminate downtime on the production line.