Taste perception of bitter food is gene dependent: Study
The wide spectrum of people’s perception of bitter foods may be related to unusually high levels of genetic variation in their bitter-taste receptors, according to a new study.
Archives for April 7, 2011
Gaining loyalty in the gluten-free market
Despite no globally accepted definition for gluten-free, gluten-free food manufacturers should aim for the lowest possible levels of gluten to gain loyal celiac customers, says dietitian Shelley Case.
Junk food warning labels could work better than taxes, study suggests
Warning labels on junk foods could work better to deter consumption than taxes alone, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.
Monk fruit sweetener starts to attract big guns in US food market
A raft of new food and drink products containing an intense natural sweetener from monk fruit (luo han guo) could hit shelves in the United States this year, according to the New Zealand-based firm driving its commercialization.
Sugar policy reform bills attract industry support
Sugar policy reform is back on the US legislative agenda, as two new bills that aim to end the sugar price support program have attracted broad food industry support.