Archives for February 16, 2005

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'Natural' sweetener to take on synthetic market

Swiss Research believes it has created the "holy grail" of sweeteners, a natural alternative to the synthetic varieties frequently lambasted by the media, it officially announced on Tuesday, Philippa Nuttall reports.

TIC launches low-viscosity inulin

Hydrocolloid supplier TIC Gums has launched an inulin ingredient aimed at boosting the fiber content in a variety of products.

New link between urinary infections and cows

Food safety comes to the fore again as new study builds on growing evidence that foods of animal origin, contaminated with Escherichia coli, can lead to urinary tract infections in women.

Food traceability focus for UK watchdog

Against the backdrop of tighter traceability rules the UK's food watchdog will focus on the relationship between food ingredients and the final food label, at an upcoming seminar between stakeholders next month.

ADM buys Solae's isoflavone business

Archer Daniels Midland said yesterday that it has acquired Solae's global soy isoflavone business, including its entire portfolio of US and foreign patents.