Archives for September 25, 2006

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Fruit-flavored drinks decline, future dull, says Mintel

By  Lorraine Heller

Obesity concerns and a lack of innovation have driven down sales of fruit-flavored juice drinks in the US over the past five years, and prospects to boost the market remain dismal according to a new report by Mintel.

Breakfast cereals and satiety: scientists examine potential

By  Lorraine Heller

Adding alginates or guar gum to baked goods and breakfast cereals could be one way to increase the satiety these products provide, allowing consumers to feel full longer, according to food scientists at the University of Maine.

Nutrition labels may confuse public

By  Clarisse Douaud

If formulators are worried verbose FDA-approved health claims fog the message they are trying to get across to consumers, they should maybe question one of the basic foundations of nutrition packaging: the nutrition label.

Isomalt achieves Novel Food approval from China

By  Anthony Fletcher

The sugar replacer Isomalt has become the first non-Chinese food to pass the Novel Food approval process set by the Chinese Ministry of Health, according to maker Palatinit.

Dislike of veggies is in the genes

By  Stephen Daniells

The reason why some people dislike vegetables such a broccoli and sprouts is due to the genetic defence mechanism to potentially harmful compounds in the plants, a result that deepens our understanding of taste.