Archives for September 16, 2008

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New DSM enzyme slashes emulsifier costs for bakers

By Lindsey Partos

In an exclusive interview with BakeryandSnacks.com, DSM Food Specialities launches Panamore, a cost-busting enzyme preparation for bakers that stands to cut escalating emulsifier expenses in bread applications by as much as 70 per cent.

EU project to reduce biogenic amines in fermented foods

By Stephen Daniells

The reduction or elimination of potentially toxic metabolites from fermented foods such as cheese and wine will lead to new formulations and starter cultures, if a new €3.4 million project delivers.

Omega-3 in infant formula world first

By Shane Starling

Friesland Foods Kievit has launched what it is calling a world first omega-3 (DHA) and omega-6 (ARA) encapsulated combination ingredient that can be incorporated into hypoallergenic infant formula.

Special edition: Sustainability

Locating the line between green and greenwash

By Jess Halliday

In the second in our special series on sustainability, FoodNavigator considers how far a company should go in making green sourcing claims, if it is not able to ensure that every ingredient and production process is as green as can be.

FSANZ considers reinstating erythrosine for icings

By Jess Halliday

The Australian and New Zealand food safety regulator is mulling a part reversal of a 1990s restriction on the use of coal-based dye erythrosine, after receiving a petition for its use in colourings for bakery icings.