Gluten-soy protein's potential for carb replacement
A gluten-soy protein isolate combination has significant potential as a carbohydrate replacer in cookies aimed at the low-carbohydrate diet sector, say researchers.
Archives for January 8, 2007
Food safety risks stick with consumers long-term, survey
Food safety scares could result in a long lasting impact on purchasing decisions, with new research revealing that 15 percent of consumers stop eating a product entirely after a food safety incident.
European banana reforms come into force
The EC has welcomes the introduction of a new aid scheme to European banana producers.
Lycopene microcapsules for milk's vitamin protection
Lycopene, microencapsulated in gum arabic-sucrose capsules, slowed the degradation of vitamins A and D3 in skimmed milk by 45 per cent, says new research.
UK food sector has a strong future, says NFU
NFU president Peter Kendall is confident that UK food producers will overcome the numerous challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.
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FSA rules ok? The labelling rebellion
The battle of wills between the UK food watchdog and industry heavyweights over nutrition labelling threatens to destabilise the balance of power between industry and government.
USDA proposes more low BSE risk meat imports
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week proposed to expand its list of allowable imports of meat and meat products from countries considered to present a low risk of introducing BSE into the United States.