Researching the perfect brown bread sandwich
The perfect wholemeal sandwich is moving closer to the plate thanks to research into bubbles in bread at the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at Manchester University in the UK.
Archives for May 26, 2008
Cassia gum as stabilizer, Lubrizol files petition
US specialty chemical firm Lubrizol Advanced Materials has filed a petition to the FDA proposing that food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of cassia gum as a stabilizer in frozen dairy desserts.
Italy number one for antioxidant-rich kiwi supply
Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a powerful antioxidant punch continue to grow as Italy, the world's largest producer of kiwis, reports strong production figures for 2007.
Sodium benzoate removed from Diet Coke
Coca-Cola is phasing out the use of the controversial additive sodium benzoate in Diet Coke on the back of consumer demand for more natural products.
Reduced sodium ingredients contribute to salt effort
Efforts to reduce salt in packaged foods involve more than just salt replacers and flavour enhancers, as suppliers contribute to overall efforts by tweaking processes to make lower sodium ingredients.
EU moves to restrict Ukrainian sunflower oil imports
The European Commission has set tough import standards for Ukrainian sunflower oil following the recent discovery that some products were contaminated.
New sucralose supplier enters European market today
Food makers to see alternative supplies for sucralose as new manufacturer for this booming sweetener hits European markets for the first time, launching today in Amsterdam.