Onion extracts could be natural food preservatives: Study
The anti-microbial and antioxidant activity of compounds derived from onions may slow spoilage of foods by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, says a new study from Spain.
Archives for April 20, 2010
Tannic acid may boost beef quality in high oxygen MAP storage
Tannic acid treated ground beef stored under high oxygen modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) could maintain colour stability as well as inhibit lipid oxidation and microbial growth during refrigerated storage for up to 15 days, claims new research.
EFSA lowers ADI for food colour in re-evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in adoption of opinions on three further food colours used in bakery and confectionery products, has confirmed intake levels for one colour, halved the ADI for another and could not determine a risk assessment...
Food leads EU manufacturing industries
The European food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the bloc, coming ahead of the automobile and chemical industries, but R&D investment remains “insufficient”, according to a new report.
New: FoodNavigatorJobs Service
FoodNavigatorJobs.com is the new jobs service for employers and job seekers in the European food and beverage industries from NutraIngredients.com’s sister website FoodNavigator.com.
EFSA judges existing guidance for lead as inappropriate
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has raised concerns about the health risks of lead in food for children and concluded that current guidance levels are no longer appropriate.
Allergen testing guidance offers hope to frustrated food manufacturers
New guidance promising to alleviate the nightmares caused by inconsistent results from allergen testing kits has been published by an industry taskforce.