Ethanol leftover could be used in bread, claims US researcher
Leftover materials from ethanol could be used to make more nutritional flat breads such as naan and chapathi, according to a US based research project.
Archives for January 8, 2010
Industry surprised by Romanian 'fat tax' plan
Plans to introduce a new tax on foods high in salt, sugar, and additives in Romania came as a surprise to the food industry, and the full impact will not be clear until after the details are hammered out over the next 10 days.
Reformulated whey protein is effective egg replacer, says Arla
An improved formulation on an egg replacement whey protein based ingredient can enable a saving of up to 30 per cent on liquid egg costs for sponge cake manufacturers, claims Arla Food Ingredients.
EFSA completes smoke flavour review
The European Food Safety Authority has completed its review of 11 smoke flavourings in use in the EU, finding only two to have large enough safety margins not to give rise to safety concerns.
Neotame wins approval in Europe
NutraSweet’s zero calorie sweetener neotame will be permitted for use in the EU from next Tuesday, following official authorisation by the European Commission.
Industry ‘too secretive’ about nanotech research
Food manufacturers’ reluctance to disclose what research they are carrying out on products using nanotechnology risks a public backlash similar to that which occurred against genetically modified (GM) foods, The House of Lords Science and Technology...
Oats may boost nutritional profile of gluten-free diets
Adding oats to a gluten-free diet may enhance the nutritional values of the diets, particularly for vitamins and minerals, as well as increasing antioxidant levels, say two studies from Scandinavia.