Waste tomato pulp could be cheap thickener for ketchup
Tomato pulp powder, a by-product of the tomato processing industry, could be used at low levels as a thickening agent in ketchup, in place of other hydrocolloids, says a study from Iran.
Archives for April 15, 2008
Fonterra develops online trading for dairy commodities
Fonterra is launching a new online sales channel for its dairy commodities which will allow it to respond more quickly to price changes - and may spur the development of an international dairy futures or derivatives market.
Senomyx and Nestle collaborate beyond savory flavors
Senomyx has announced a two-year extension to its collaborative research and license agreement with food and beverage giant Nestle, focusing on developing new flavor ingredients for use in dehydrated, culinary and frozen foods.
US consumer group warns against GM sugar beets
Citizens for Health, a US consumer advocacy group, has launched an online campaign to warn consumers about the dangers of genetically engineered (GE) sugar beets in food products.
Increased innovation puts Danisco in patent top 10
Long term R&D strategies look to be paying off as Danisco is recognised as being one of the strongest patentees compared with other companies in the food sector.
Southampton study causing supplements rethink
Food supplements manufacturers may have to reformulate thousands of products aimed at both children and adults if calls for bans on the use of certain artificial colours become reality.
Peanuts and chocolate point to greater soy beverage potential
Greater acceptability for soy beverages could be achieved by formulating with peanut proteins and flavour masking with chocolate, suggests a new study from the US.
Cargill benefits from commodity price surge
Cargill has reported strong growth for its third financial quarter, largely due to increased demand for agricultural commodities in developing countries as well as swelling global energy needs.