Archives for November 27, 2006

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Enzymatic modification to boost wheat gluten gelling

By  Stephen Daniells

Modifying wheat gluten protein with transglutaminase enzymes improves the gelling, rheological and textural properties, claim Chinese researchers - a result that may offer value-added solutions for a wide range of food products.

Quest launches 'real fruit' flavour range

By  Anthony Fletcher

Quest International, the flavour firm recently acquired by Givaudan, has launched a new range of fruit flavours based on components that 'precisely replicate the flavours of real fruit at various stages of ripeness'.

Vitamin and mineral levels: moving calmly towards concensus

By  Jess Halliday in Brussels

EU stakeholders are moving closer to consensus over the setting of maximum vitamin and mineral levels for the EU, said speakers at Friday's EHPM/ERNA conference in Brussels, which unfolded without major aggravation between participants.