Archives for October 17, 2006

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Cinnamon extract could ease metabolic syndrome

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled, double-blind study from the US.

Splenda receives new push in US

By  Lorraine Heller

Leading sweetener brand Splenda is set to reinforce its presence in US consumer consciousness through a number of new marketing initiatives, including the launch of an official brand cookbook and the creation of a giant candy apple.

Trans fats survey reveals consumer confusion

By  Lorraine Heller

Trans fats remain a vague health risk for most American consumers, who will often not choose to avoid these at the expense of convenience, price and taste, according to new research.

Sonic wave processor to target brewing

By  staff reporter

The creators of novel, sonic wave processing technology for the food industry will look to build on a successful year by focusing on new developments in the brewing sector.

Wheat, corn, soy: higher prices and implications

By  staff reporter

Next year could see US agriculture focusing more on wheat and corn at the expense of other crops, according to a marketing expert, who examined the implications of higher crop prices on farmers and on farm policy.

Milk protein nanotubes offer encapsulation potential

By  Stephen Daniells

The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.

Storage system cuts yeast waste

By  Catherine Boal

Ingredients firm Lesaffre has created a new refrigerated liquid yeast preservation and distribution system for more efficient and simpler baking.