Imaging technique cuts Campylobacter detection time
US scientists said they have developed a new high-tech imaging technique that significantly reduces the time to detect the presence of Campylobacter.
Archives for August 25, 2010
Salads saltier than a Big Mac, says survey
Manufacturers of ready-to-eat salads have “a long way to go” in producing low-salt foods after a new survey revealed that one in ten salads contains more salt than a Big Mac.
Milk could stop garlic breath, says study
Consuming food or beverages with a high water and fat content like milk reduces ‘garlic breath’ odour, according to a new study.
Cargill unveils new solid chocolate service for smaller users
Cargill is launching a new service in Europe to offer food manufacturing customers its solid chocolate products in smaller quantities.
‘Novel and competitive’ starter cultures identified for gluten-free sourdoughs
Scientists in Ireland have identified ‘novel and competitive’ starter cultures for gluten-free sourdoughs, a result that may enable the industrial scale production of the cereal products.
‘Healthy-sounding’ label claims could mislead consumers says Which?
A survey by the consumer magazine Which? has warned that consumers are confused over common ‘healthy-sounding’ claims found on food labels.