Archives for July 26, 2009

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Chocolate cake: Leavening agent key to healthy profile

By Stephen Daniells

Maintaining cocoa’s heart healthy compounds in a finished product depends on the presence of other ingredients, particularly leavening agents, says new research from the Hershey Company.

Stevia: The holy grail of sweeteners?

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The FDA’s non-objection in December that the stevia-derived sweetener Reb A was generally recognized as safe (GRAS) was greeted with much fanfare – but how has it been received so far by industry and consumers?

Many Americans misunderstand food allergies, finds survey

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The American public’s understanding of food allergies is poor, with many confusing allergy and intolerance, believing that there is a cure, or misunderstanding current treatments, according to a new survey.

Imagining a world where we eat less meat

Cutting back meat consumption is the new darling cause of pop stars. But if necessary environmental and health goals are to be achieved, the whole supply chain needs to be strumming along in tune.