Frozen spinach retains carotenoid power for longer than fresh
Frozen spinach retains a stronger nutritional profile than its fresh equivalent, say food scientists.
Archives for March 21, 2005
Listeria detection system receives approval
Food manufacturers worried about listeria will now be able to use the detection system created by DuPont Qualicon after it was approved for use last week.
Caffeine may reduce insulin sensitivity
Caffeine significantly reduced insulin sensitivity in a small study, and was not corrected by the usually beneficial effects of weight loss or exercise.
Texturant unit at Degussa spears China as new facility opens up
Despite the shadow of an impending sale, German hydrocolloid supplier Degussa is moving up a gear in the burgeoning Chinese market, opening a new production unit to ramp up supplies to the area, writes Lindsey Partos.
US ups BSE funding in battle to open markets
The US government is investing a further $2 million to enhance research on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and $5 million to establish a Food Safety Research and Response Network.
Ingredient range launched to secure meat flavor
Chr Hansen last week launched an ingredient aimed at meat producers whose foods suffer from a lack of flavor after functional blends and water are added to optimize their recipes, writes Philippa Nuttall.