Potato slice blancher improves efficiency, company claims
An injection blancher improves processing efficiency in the production of fried potatoes, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for June 25, 2006
Scientists issue caution against mass poultry vaccination
With confirmed cases of human-to-human transmission of the avian influenza virus, scientists are now warning that mass vaccination of domestic poultry may hinder detection of the deadly H5N1 strain of the disease.
Scientists develop oleic acid-rich soybean oil
Scientists at Iowa State have developed soybean oil rich in oleic acid and low in linolenic acid, and are now seeking food companies to test if the oil can be used in applications previously beyond the scope of conventional soybean oils.
Tate & Lyle US launches new sweetener solutions at IFT
UK ingredients firm Tate & Lyle is using the IFT convention in Orlando as a platform to introduce two new sweetener solutions on the US market, designed to be convenient delivery systems for the firm's proprietary sucralose product.
Lamy puts pressure on global agriculture deal
WTO director general Pascal Lamy has told delegates that a deal on global agricultural trade must be achieved soon.
Low carb diet could benefit obese diabetics, says study
Sticking to a low-carbohydrate diet with some limits of calories has long-term benefits on body weight and blood sugar levels, says a new study from Sweden, but a leading diabetes charity advises against following such a diet.
National Starch features soluble fiber for beverages at IFT
Adding fiber to beverages, dairy products and soups is a major focus for ingredients giant National Starch, which is featuring a water soluble fiber product at the ongoing IFT food expo in Orlando.
ADM wheat protein ingredient to bind health bars
ADM is targetting the burgeoning healthy snacks market, launching a wheat protein isolate that mimics the properties of sugar as a binder in reduced sugar applications.
Dairy firms target growing international opportunities
The top dairy firms have become even larger due to continued acquisition, according to the latest report from Leatherhead International (LFI).
Britvic hit by Ecuador passion fruit shortage
Severe shortages of passion fruit supplies from Ecuador threaten to disrupt food and drink firms, as Britvic says it will pull its J2O Orange and Passionfruit drink from shop shelves in Britain this summer.
Could hemp be the hot new healthy ingredient?
The health-enhancing properties of hemp have come under the spotlight this month with the launch of a drink containing hemp-blossom syrup (Cannabis sativa) in the UK, which is also being tested by multiple sclerosis sufferers for its potential to...