Casein offers natural nano-encapsulation potential
The natural ability of the milk protein, casein, to form nano-sized micelles offers huge potential to nano-encapsulate sensitive ingredients, say researchers from Israel.
Archives for November 8, 2006
Açai berries top the antioxidant rankings, says study
The Amazonian palm berry, also known as açai, has the highest ORAC antioxidant values of any food, says a new study, but the researchers suggest that such values are dependent on the drying technique and not applicable to other commercially available...
Galactic raises global lactic acid prices
Lactic acid producer Galactic has announced a round of price increases designed to cope with rocketing production costs.
Processors pushed to reduce pesticide residues in foods
Processors need to put more pressure on growers to reduce pesticide levels in their cereal crops, according to a guidance document from the UK's food safety regulator.
Finnish study links salt intake to obesity
Scientists from Finland have claimed that comprehensive salt reduction would be a potentially powerful means to combat obesity, linked to lower consumption of high-energy beverages.
Climate change linked to food availability
Climate change will directly affect future food availability and make feeding the world's rapidly growing population extremely difficult, said the FAO.
FSA launches hygiene scheme in Scotland
A new two-year pilot scheme requiring food establishments to post hygiene information on their doors was launched this week in a bid to drive up standards.
ABF blames profit drop on sugar shake-up
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a 21 per cent drop in operating profit on European sugar industry reform and significantly higher energy costs.
Cargill taps North Dakota barley farmers
Representatives from Cargill Malt in North Dakota are meeting barley farmers across the state to discuss the benefits of grower contracts.
Automated test speeds up contamination enumeration
The first automated test for enumerating Enterobacteriaceae will slash confirmation time dramatically, the manufacturer claims.
Mars chocolate lowers cholesterol, study
Mars' CocoaVia nutritional chocolate bar range has had its healthy image boosted by a new study indicating that the product actively reduces cholesterol levels.
New Palatinit launch focuses on energy drinks market
Ingredients company Palatinit is to launch its palatinose slow release carbohydrate in the Russian food sector as it looks to exploit growing demand for energy drinks and snacks in the country.