Archives for March 25, 2010

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Cargill starts flavour production in China

By Jess Halliday

Cargill has opened a new flavour facility in China, which is expected to enable it to better address regional demand and taste in Asia in a timely fashion.

Campylobacter spread through sticky microfilms, study

By Jess Halliday

Campylobacter respond to the stressful environments by rapidly forming a slimy microfilm that sheds cells into the foods, scientists have observed, a finding that could help develop new antimicrobial approaches.

Cheaper xanthan gum driving food, beverage development

By Jess Halliday

The collapse of oil well drilling means there is an excess of xanthan gum on the market, pushing prices even lower. But while suppliers are urged to differentiate to stay in the gum game, the gum is now being used in products where it was previously too...

Fat types affect women’s womb health

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of trans fats may increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis by almost 50 per cent, but omega-3s may slash the risk, says a new study from the US.