Flavour firm to investigate understanding of natural wording
As the industry prepares for new wording to describe natural flavours, research is underway to investigate what consumers will understand by the new terms.
Archives for January 27, 2009
Human brain makes snap decision on fat content: Study
A new study from Nestle has revealed that the human brain makes quick decisions on the energy and fat content in food just by looking at it – a finding that adds to knowledge on why we choose to eat the foods we do.
Salt reduction benefits may go beyond blood pressure: Study
Reducing the intake of salt from the diet may improve the health of blood vessels, with the effects going beyond blood pressure benefits, says a new study.
New test to detect fake Basmati rice
UK based laboratory, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), claims it has developed a reliable DNA screening method for identifying adulteration of Basmati rice.
Industrialisation of China threatens global food supply
Global grain markets are facing breaking point because of drought and mass urbanisation in China which is diverting land-use away from crops, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds.
Shocking research sheds light on kebab content
A new study into the nutritional content of kebabs sold in the UK has shown that the late-night take-out could be disastrous for healthy eating, with some doner kebabs racking up as many has 1000 calories without sauce.