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Spider and snake enzymes could deliver healthy food

Danisco is starting a new four-year research project to investigate potential uses of enzymes produced by spiders, snakes and carnivorous plants as processing aids for food and other industrial uses.

Frutarom captures flavour of quintessential English strawberry

Frutarom has developed a new strawberry flavour that is said to be closer to the natural profile of the real fruit, by identifying a berry that has precisely the organoleptic properties required.

Natural preservative tackles fruit juice spoilage

Purac is launching a new natural preservative for fruit and juice-based beverages, which is said to counter the spore-forming spoiler Alicyclobacillus.

Edible films beat normal systems as flavour encapsulation

An edible film composed of fat and iota- carrageenans may outperform traditional fat-based carriers for flavours, says fundamental new research from France.

Glanbia considers sale of Dairy Ireland to co-op owners

Glanbia is in talks about selling off its Dairy Ireland operations and other businesses to its majority shareholder Glanbia Co-operative Society Ltd.

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Gut health linked to excessive weight gain during pregnancy from NutraIngredients.com

The link between gut microflora populations and weight may also extend to pregnancy, with a new study revealing that women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy have different microfloral profiles.

New spray technology guide aims to address clogging challenges from FoodProductionDaily.com

A new white paper evaluates the causes, ramifications and remedies for clogging in cooling, cleaning, coating and other spray applications within the food and beverage manufacturing sectors.

Omega-3 milk producer Ebro Puleva looks set to quit dairy category from NutraIngredients.com

Spanish food giant Ebro Puleva is set to depart the dairy category where its Puleva Omega-3 milk has been a pioneering product, following an agreement to sell off its dairy business worth €630m to Lactalis, Europe's largest dairy group.

Cocoa compounds may ease exercise-related heart function from NutraIngredients.com

Consumption of a beverage rich in cocoa flavanols may boost blood flow to the muscles and ease the demands on the heart during exercising, says a new study from Australia.

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