Concerns raised by sorbitol weight loss reports
Excessive intake of sorbitol, a widely used sweetener in "sugar-free" products such as chewing gum and sweets, may lead to weight loss and diarrhoea, German doctors report.
Archives for January 11, 2008
Global Sweeteners buys out sorbitol JV partner
Chinese corn-based sweeteners producer Global Sweetener Holdings has taken a new step towards its aim of becoming a leader in the Asian and worldwide markets for corn sweeteners by buying out Mitsui's share of their sorbitol joint venture.
Danisco bags British ice cream patent
Danisco has obtained a patent in Great Britain for a dairy replacement technology aimed at both the cost and health concerns of ice cream makers.
Clean label Ezimoist improves sausage succulence
Ulrick & Short has developed an additive-free phosphate replacer to maintain moisture in sausages in response to increasing pressures for food manufacturers to provide clean label products.