NIZO and Vion Foods look to give proteins fat functionality

21-Oct-2011 - There is no one ‘golden bullet’ for fat functionality replacement in foods but understanding what fats do in a food system will help in the search for alternatives, claims a NIZO researcher.

Emulsions structure may affect sensory qualities of foods: Study

19-Oct-2011 - Changes in type or fat content of emulsion can have a significant impact on the structural properties and sensory properties of foods, according to researchers from Unilever R&D and the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).

Sugar-free drinks may generate ‘false security’ on tooth decay, study finds

18-Oct-2011 - Acidic flavourings and preservatives added to sugar-free beverages and confectionery may pose a ‘dental health risk’ to consumers who believe such products don’t cause tooth decay.

Biorigin targets salt reduction in meat with new umami flavour line

17-Oct-2011 - Brazil based ingredients supplier Biorigin has extended its umami flavour line to enable sodium reduction in meats.

Sweet taste modulator may help provide 'true' sugar taste with zero calories: Senomyx

11-Oct-2011 - Small molecules that modulate the human sweet taste receptor could help to provide zero-calorie foods and drinks that have "the true taste of sugar", say industry scientists.

Clean-label salt enhancer could help slash sodium by 35% and counter bitterness of KCl

05-Oct-2011 - A new salt enhancer claimed to help food manufacturers slash salt by 25- 35% without breaking the bank or compromising their clean-labels will be unveiled at the SupplySide West show in Las Vegas next week.

Soda tax could threaten Irish economic recovery, industry body warns

29-Sep-2011 - Irish government plans to introduce a 'sugar tax' on carbonated drinks could lead to widespread job losses within the Irish food and beverage industry and threaten the nation's economic recovery, Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII) has claimed.

Hungarian ‘chips tax’ wrecks Intersnack investment

23-Sep-2011 - Hungarian snacks firm Chio Magyarország – owned by German giant Intersnack – has slammed the country’s new ‘chips tax’ for ruining its chance of winning funding for new popcorn and snacks lines.

Review highlights possibilities for healthier processed meat

22-Sep-2011 - The meat industry must move towards the production of healthier processed meats by formulating new and innovative products, according to a new review.

New yogurt stabilisers address soaring gelatin prices: Cargill

20-Sep-2011 - Cargill has unveiled a new stabiliser system that it says will help dairy food manufacturers avoid the rising cost of gelatin in yogurt production.

South African food industry faces regulatory action on salt

20-Sep-2011 - The South African food processing industry is set to face regulatory action in a government bid to meet a 2020 target of salt reduction to less than 5g per day by per person.

Diet soft drinks risk ‘rosy self-deception’ on obesity, Euromonitor suggests

19-Sep-2011 - Consumers of diet soft drinks risk the “rosy self-deception” that such products ‘cancel out’ excess calories consumed through food, while they could also encourage over-eating, Euromonitor International has suggested.

Consumers willing to pay a premium for tooth-friendly confectionery: Beneo

14-Sep-2011 - Consumers seeking a healthier alternative to sugar-coated chocolate sweets are willing to pay up to a 10 per cent premium for tooth-friendly variations of sweets and confectionery products, if they came to market, according to Beneo

Savoury aromas may aid salt reduction, say Unilever

13-Sep-2011 - The addition of savoury smells to foods helps to mask the taste of sodium replacers such as potassium chloride, according new research from Unilever scientists.

Fat reduction does not affect food liking in children, suggests research

12-Sep-2011 - Manipulating the amount of fat in children’s foods could help to reduce energy consumption without reducing taste preferences or liking, according to new research.

News in brief

Daily dark chocolate snack doesn't rule out weight loss, study

12-Sep-2011 - Dieters can still achieve weight-loss by consuming a daily dark chocolate or "non-chocolate snack" within the context of a low-calorie, nutrient-dense diet, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dietic Association.

Belgian firm gears-up for first ever UK stevia chocolate launch

09-Sep-2011 - Belgian chocolate firm Cavalier has confirmed that it is planning to launch the UK's first chocolate range containing stevia from January next year, while other launches across the EU will also follow initial listings in Belgium from November.

Mineral salts in diet could cut blood pressure, finds Finnish study

09-Sep-2011 - New research finds substituting potassium and/or magnesium salts for regular salt in people with high, normal or mildly elevated blood pressure result in a significant reduction in their daily sodium intake as well as a lowering of their blood pressure.

Solbar flags up meat substitute texture development

07-Sep-2011 - Solbar claims the latest addition to its textured vegetable protein range can copy almost any red meat, poultry, fish or sea food for vegetarian applications or can be used to add texture and cost benefits to actual meat products.

‘Substantial variations’ in the use of trans-fats still exist, says research

05-Sep-2011 - Although the content of trans-fat in is generally declining, substantial variations are still present in certain product categories, according to new research from Germany.

CASH recognises bread industry efforts on salt reduction

02-Sep-2011 - New UK research has found supermarkets’ unlabelled in-store bakery bread is generally higher in salt than the supermarkets’ packaged bread, with differences of more than half a gram between similar products.

Study questions ‘calories in, calories out’ equation for body weight

01-Sep-2011 - The equation for energy balance and its relationship to body weight may not be as simple as ‘calories in versus calories out’, according to a Lancet paper in the journal’s special series on obesity.

European scientists asked to help cut UK bakery salt intake

01-Sep-2011 - Research groups and universities throughout Europe have been invited to help UK food manufacturers cut the level of salt in baked goods, confectionary products and other foods.

Market is ready for fat-modified foods, suggests study

30-Aug-2011 - Consumers are willing to pay for healthier foods with modified fat contents, especially when they believe they are at risk from illness, according to new research.