Soaking French fries may cut acrylamide risk
Washing and soaking potatoes at home prior to frying them reduces the risk of acylamide formation says a new study, shifting focus away from measures to be taken by food manufacturers.
Archives for March 6, 2008
Canada under pressure to ban junk food ads
Health officials in Canada are urging the government to take action to ban the advertising of junk food to children, saying that self regulation by industry does not work.
Mango to offer fibre boost for cookies
Extracts from mangos are a rich source of antioxidants and dietary fibre and can easily be used in bakery products to boost public consumption, suggests new research.
Tagatose acceptable sucrose-replacer for cookies, says study
Tagatose is suitable as a partial replacer for sucrose in cookies, according to a new study in sensory attributes, and could be used to reduce metabolized sugars in the diet and as a prebiotic.
Infant formula omega-3 fortification increases, says Martek
Omega-3 supplier Martek Biosciences has reported "record" revenues and increased sales for its first quarter of 2008, boosted by strong international demand for its ingredient in infant formulas.
Globalization threatens ingredient quality, says USP
The globalization of food poses risks on the safety and quality of ingredients said the US Pharmacopeia (USP), which is providing advice on overcoming new challenges.