Archives for March 19, 2008

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Propionic acid beverage could boost satiety

By  Jess Halliday

A new study suggests a dairy beverage fermented with propionic acid may boost feelings of satiety, but work will be needed on optimal dose and palatability of market-viable food concepts.

DuPont produces versatile new soybean oil

By  Chris Jones

A new soybean oil trait that can deliver improved nutritional benefits and is more versatile than tradition soybean oil products has been created by DuPont's Pioneer Hi-Bred unit.

New starches solve low-fat but crispy snack conundrum

By  Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle is launching two new additions to its Merigel line of starches which enable snack products to be oven-baked instead of fried, thus reducing fat content without compromising taste or texture.

Iodine fortification mandatory for NZ bakers

By  Charlotte Eyre

Bakers in New Zealand will now by law have to fortify bread products with iodine, as regulators in the country attempt to boost consumption of the essential nutrient.