Omega-3 cheese: All the benefits of fish without the smell
Encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in milk proteins may protect the fish-derived ingredients from oxidation, and cover the ‘fishy’ flavour in cheese, says a new study.
Archives for September 29, 2009
Stevia: Succeeding in an emerging market
A sustainable supply chain, adherence to quality standards and alliances with flavour companies are all keys to success in the increasingly competitive stevia sweeteners market, says Sneha Pasricha of Frost & Sullivan.
Bisphenol A review prioritised as US announces chemical scrutiny overhaul
Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are two of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as part of a move to overhaul the way potentially dangerous substances are scrutinised in the United States.
Dairy industry seeks policy rethink on saturated fats
The European Dairy Association (EDA) has hosted a conference to push the case for a rethink of attitudes to saturated fat in advance of proposed tax and public policy changes.
Growth hormone rbST safe and green, claims study
Milk from cows given the growth hormone recombinant bovine somatropin (rbST) poses no human health threat and is identical to other milk, a review sponsored by hormone producer Elanco has said.
Danone splits from Wahaha; not talking to Mead
Danone’s troubled relationship with China’s Wahaha looks finally to be at an end; and rumours of a new deal with Mead Johnson over baby food are flatly denied.
New partnership to yield biobased succinic acid
CSM and BASF have joined forces to develop biobased succinic acid and expect to start producing commercial volumes and quality in 2010.