Cyclodextrins may reduce bitter ginseng flavours: Study
The addition of cyclodextrins to ginseng-containing beverages could reduce the bitter flavours associated with the functional ingredient, according to new research.
Archives for October 6, 2010
Confusion could torpedo food & drink nanotech opportunity
UK consumers’ confusion about nanotechnology applied to the food and drink industries, fueled by misinformation and scare stories, could wreck its potential benefits, warns a new report from business communications consultancy College Hill.
UN says it expects EU Parliament committee to adopt aquaculture guidelines as ‘formality’
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says it believes approval of its recently drawn up aquaculture guidelines by an EU Parliament committee in January 2011 will be a “formality”.
Omega-3 baby brain food ads pulled in UK
Magazine adverts for follow-on formula containing prebiotics and omega-3s have been rapped in the UK for making brain health claims unauthorised by the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).
Edible coatings enhance shelf life of ready-to-eat blueberries
New research has suggested that the application of edible coatings on pre-washed blueberries could extend their shelf life and open up new commercial markets for the fruit.