Cranberry oil gains GRAS approval
Stability in a range of food and beverage formats and a nutritional payload that includes omega-3, 6 and 9 oils as well as antioxidants are being pushed for a cranberry seed oil recently granted GRAS status.
Archives for May 12, 2008
Fairtrade awareness yields opportunities - and not just for farmers
Awareness of fairtrade produce in the UK has mushroomed in the last two years, according to a Fairtrade Foundation-sponsored survey that indicates growing potential food companies to attract consumers through ethical practices.
Lignans' prostate cancer protection gets study boost
The lignan metabolite enterolactone may prevent the spread of prostate cancer by acting at the genetic level, suggests new research that deepens our understanding of the topic.
Brown rice wins FDA health claim
Brown rice has been added to the FDA-approved list of whole grains that may make health claims including reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Natural pigments from prickly pear get procedural boost
Fermenting the fruit juice of prickly pear Opuntia stricta could produce concentrated betalains for use as food colouring, according to new research from Spain.
FDA seeks opinions on communication of spinach recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to improve communication with consumers by seeking comments on its handling of 2006's spinach recall.
Health and prices dominate hydrocolloids debate
The trend towards healthier products and price pressure dominated discussions at IMR International's Hydrocolloids Conference last month, mirroring concerns of the food industry at large.
China takes big step forward in nutrition labelling
China has introduced new guidelines for nutrition labelling on packaged foods which, although not mandatory, will standardise presentation of information on products that already state nutrient levels.