Purac launches food safety ingredient in powder form
Purac has launched a powder form of its sodium lactate and sodium diacetate ingredient in order to help meat and poultry manufacturers meet stringent food safety targets.
Archives for April 11, 2006
Lupin sector defends safety of its ingredient
Recent research sheds new light on the allergenicity of lupin, suggesting that common assumptions about the dangers of the ingredient could be overblown.
First lawsuits filed over benzene in soft drinks
Lawyers in the US announced yesterday they were taking two soft drinks firms to court, alleging lab tests showed drinks contaminated with benzene above America's safety limit for tap water.
Increased rice bran demand prompts further NutraCea expansion
On the back of increased demand for its stabilized rice bran product, California-based NutraCea has announced it is to double capacity at its Dillon, Montana plant, revising its previously announced decision to increase capacity by 50 percent.
High cholesterol levels could boost prostate cancer risk
Men with high cholesterol levels have a 50 per cent higher risk of prostate cancer, says Italian research.
Cider by-product provides natural alternative to tartrazine
French researchers say a by-product of the cider industry could provide an alternative to cosmetic synthetic colourants such as tartrazine (E 102).
Dow to double production of trans fat free cooking oils
Dow AgroSciences yesterday announced that it is to increase production of its trans fat free canola and sunflower oils on the back of an increased demand as food manufacturers strive to churn out healthier products.
Insoluble fibre could protect against diabetes, more evidence
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for fibre protection against type-2 diabetes continues to grow.