Archives for August 15, 2010

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Bakery, brewing and beverages bolster Novozymes H1

By Jess Halliday

Baking, brewing and beverage enzymes have continues to push growth in Novozyme’s food enzymes division, with their ability to improve product quality and systems performance said to be behind the higher demand.

‘MacStatins’ are not the answer to unhealthy food

By Stephen Daniells

Do you want a statin with that cheeseburger and milkshake? Touting pharmaceuticals as the neutralisers of fast food is not the answer to unhealthy diets and even the suggestion sends out the wrong message.

Monk fruit sweetener is ‘emerging’, say analysts

By Lorraine Heller

Food and beverage makers internationally are keeping a careful watch on a natural sweetener from the Chinese monk fruit, although its uptake in the market is still several steps away, indicate analysts.

Food gums show potential as teeth protectors

By Stephen Daniells

Formulating soft drinks with food gums like pectin and propylene glycol alginate may protect enamel from the detrimental effects of citric acid, suggests a new study from Germany.