Archives for October 29, 2007

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Mastertaste launches new masking flavours for soya

By  Laura Crowley

Flavours manufacturer Mastertaste has announced the launch of a new flavour line focused on improving the taste of soya products in response to increasing consumer demand for the dairy alternative.

Micro-fibres eyed as future functional ingredients

By  Stephen Daniells

'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods, suggests new research.

Chiquita addresses challenges with organizational revamp

By  Lorraine Heller

Chiquita, a major supplier of bananas to the food industry, today outlined a restructuring plan that includes consolidating operations and slashing jobs in order to improve efficiency and innovation.

Cargill expands high oleic canola line

By  Lorraine Heller

US ingredient giant Cargill is expanding its line of high oleic canola products, on the back of customer demand for oils and shortenings with no trans fat and low levels of saturated fat.

New milk culture for yoghurt launched

By  Neil Merrett

A new line of freeze-dried and frozen cultures for yoghurt production offer a cost effective replacement for milk solids, while also retaining taste and texture, their manufacturer claims.

French fibre source claim opens new markets for Nutriose

By  staff reporter

Roquette has obtained recognition from France's AFSSA for Nutriose's fibre properties, meaning that products containing the ingredient in its home market can now carry 'source of fibre' and 'rich in fibre' claims.