Acrylamide study points way to processing methods
A predictive model developed to determine final acrylamide levels in processed potatoes can be used to reduce the potential carcinogen in other products, says a researcher from Dublin.
Archives for September 19, 2006
World Food Day to highlight declining food aid
The theme of this year's World Food Day, 'Investing in agriculture for food security', underlines growing concern that aid to this particular sector has been declining for years.
Rousselot solidifies position in Chinese gelatin market
Rousselot has acquired a fourth gelatin plant in China in order to satisfy increasing demand within the Asian food market.
Organic milk is not healthier, says UK food watchdog
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
Danisco announces ingredients shake-up
Changes to Danisco's ingredients division will lift the EBIT margin for the segment to above 15 per cent, according to the firm's announcement of Q1 2006/07 results.
GM bacteria key to cheaper xylitol production?
GM bacteria that eat hemicellulose in corn fibre could be used as a new, biobased method of making xylitol, a mint-flavoured sweetener used in chewing gum.
Natural protection for sugar industry
US scientists think they may have found a natural alternative to pesticides used by sugar beet growers to fend off their biggest enemy - the sugar beet root maggot.