Archives for February 13, 2008

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Onion by-products to offer functional ingredients

By  Stephen Daniells

Tapping into the ongoing trend of sourcing novel ingredients from processing by-products, researchers from Spain have reported that onion wastes may be a source of antioxidant and anti-browning bioactive ingredients.

Innovation drives sales for DSM nutriton unit

By  Laura Crowley

DSM's full year nutriton results show investment in innovation is rewarded with strong market position, but rising costs, high expenditure and damaging exchange rates compromised profits.

Sugar-free confectionery moves to mainstream

By  Charlotte Eyre

More than half of consumers say they are willing to switch to sugar-free versions of traditional confectionery lines, which suggests that sweeteners are no longer considered a 'niche' ingredient in sweets, claims Beneo Palatinit.