PureCircle receives new patents for stevia production methods
PureCircle has announced that it has been granted three new patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office for the methods it uses to produce its stevia-derived sweetener ingredients.
Archives for December 9, 2010
PepsiCo ups investment in coconut water firm to majority stake
PepsiCo has increased its investment in coconut water company O.N.E. despite supply issues that have affected the market in 2010.
Soy protein ingredient offers better whole muscle meat yields
Soy ingredients company Solae has introduced a new hydrolyzed soy protein product to increase the yield of whole muscle meat products such as hams, roast beef, corned beef, turkey breast, and bone-in poultry.
Salts levels may affect lipid emulsion stability: Study
Salt plays an important role in governing the structure and textures of lipid emulsions, due to electrostatic interactions between sodium chloride and lipid particles, according to new research.
Prebiotic wheat bran extract gets FDA GRAS no objection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection for the wheat bran extract Brana Vita, giving manufacturers a new prebiotic for a range of food and beverage products.