Archives for May 10, 2010

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New clean label starches target baked goods

By Lorraine Heller

A new range of cold swelling starches are designed to deliver texture and stability to baked goods without the need to declare them on an ingredient label.

EFSA issues fresh health claims advice

By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an 18-page document that updates its approach to health claim assessment and which will form the basis of discussion at its stakeholders meeting in Parma on June 1.

French food makers could do better on nutrition, survey finds

By Jess Halliday

Large variations in the nutritional profile of products within the same food category indicate there is scope for improvement, concludes a survey from France which also found great differences in the level of nutritional info on packs.

Air bubbles may help cut salt and sugar: Unilever

By Stephen Daniells

The salt and sugar content of foods may be reduced by using air bubbles as an “inert filler” in liquid products, according to new research from Unilever R&D Vlaardingen.