Archives for February 17, 2010

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Tate & Lyle extends starch range for crispy snacks

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Tate & Lyle has introduced a new starch as part of its X-Pand’R range that can create non-sticky pliable doughs for snacks and baked goods processed through sheeters and extruders, the company said.

FDA criticises Kellogg over Listeria contamination

By Rory Harrington

Kellogg has been warned over a raft of food hygiene violations after the discovery of widespread Listeria contamination at a waffle plant, said US food regulators in a document released yesterday.

Salami salmonella suspicion expands to red pepper

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Crushed red pepper is now under suspicion for a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has been linked to salami, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said in an investigation update.

Study points to prebiotic soft drinks with tagatose

By Stephen Daniells

Beverage formulators looking at next generation products could harness the sweetening and prebiotic effects of tagatose in acidic drinks, says a new study supporting the stability of the ingredient.