Prebiotic-soy combination may boost heart health: Study
Combining prebiotics and soy protein may lower cholesterol levels and boost heart health, effects not seen when prebiotic or soy were taken separately, says new research from Canada.
Archives for February 11, 2010
Black pepper producers reject salmonella allegations
Black pepper has been named as the likely cause of a salmonella outbreak traced to salami, but Vietnamese pepper producers have rejected allegations that they are to blame.
Penford develops gluten-free ingredients for mainstream products
Penford Food Ingredients has developed new ingredients systems to make crispy coatings and baked goods that “just happen to be gluten-free”, the company says.
MGPI continues to see benefits of ingredients shake-up
MGP Ingredients has said that its increasing focus on value-added ingredients has contributed to an ongoing turnaround in its finances – reporting a $4.8m net profit for Q2 2010, compared to a $47.7m loss in Q2 2009.
Peanut flour offers instant powder beverage innovations
Partially defatted peanut flour could provide the foundations for an instant shake-style beverage with excellent consumer acceptance, according to a new study from the US.