Archives for March 14, 2011

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Alkaline processing reduces cocoa's flavanol content, study

By Jane Byrne

Alkali processing causes a loss of up to 98 per cent on epicatechin in the final chocolate based product, claims Hershey company based scientists evaluating the effect of conventional production methods of cocoa beans on flavanols levels.

GMA and 90 others re-affirm pledge to fight ethanol credits

By Mike Stones

The Grocery Manufacturers’ Association (GMA), along with 90 other groups, has re-affirmed its support for proposals to end the refundable Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) which subsidizes the blending of corn-based ethanol into gasoline.