Onion skin waste ups antioxidant activity in bread, finds study
Onion skins that are normally consigned to waste bins could be used to up antioxidant activity in wheat bread without affecting consumer appeal, according to researchers.
Archives for January 8, 2013
Hostess: We expect to establish up to six stalking horse bidders for Twinkies et al
Bankrupt Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands says it expects to establish up to six ‘stalking horse’ bidders for its iconic bakery brands when bids are presented to the bankruptcy court.
Fresh fruit is the top snack food in America
While 35% of US adults are obese, Americans are more likely to reach for fresh fruit when they get the munchies than ever before, according to a new report on snacking habits.
Washington GMO initiative easily clears signatures bar, gets strong poll support
Supporters of a Washington State ballot initiative that would require GMO labeling have turned in more than 340,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office, well in excess of the number required for certification, the campaign said. Supporters said...
Listeria blamed for US smoked salmon recalls
Listeria monocytogenes contamination continues to drive a wave of US smoked salmon recalls.
POSITIVE HEALTH NEWS FOR CARBONATES
Not gettin’ far with that gastric bezoar? Grab a Coke…
Coke drinking is an effective first-line treatment to dissolve ‘gastric bezoars’ or indigestible masses that form in the stomach after foreign material accumulates there, according to a new Greek study.
US dairy co-operatives slam Congress ‘dairy cliff’ deal
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Land O’Lakes have slammed Congress’ recent decision to extend the government’s current milk-buying programme.