Wheat emulsifier allows clean labels for cheap sausages
Ulrick and Short developed a new wheat-derived functional binder and emulsifier for use in economy sausages and burgers, enabling clean label claims at a lower price point.
Archives for December 8, 2009
EFSA signs co-operation pact with Japan
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has signed a co-operation agreement with its Japanese counterpart as part of a strategy to boost its knowledge pool and ability to track food across the globe.
Scientists determine safe acrylamide levels
Tolerable intakes of acrylamide should be set at 2.6 micrograms per kilogram of body weight to avoid the cancer risk, says a new toxicology study from the US.
Public voting opens for organic logo hopefuls
The European Commission has taking votes on the three finalists in its contest to design the new EU organic label, all copyright checked to ensure they do not infringe existing designs.
Treatt profits from strong dollar
Flavour and fragrance ingredients company Treatt has posted increased revenues during the 2009 financial year helped by the strength of the US dollar, and better results from Earthoil.