Archives for February 27, 2008

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New gum blend adds fiber to foods, sauces

By  Lorraine Heller

Gum Technology is introducing a new gum blend that helps bring fiber to a range of processed foods, while also delivering texture benefits.

Sea buckthorn berries could join natural preservative club

By  Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the up-and-coming fruit sea buckthorn berries (Hippophae rhamnoides) could inhibit the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in processed meats, boosting shelf life, suggests new research.

European nutrient profiling may exempt key food groups

By  Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has indicated key functional food groups may be exempt from potentially draconian nutrient profiling regulations being debated within the European Union and due to be written into law by January 2009.