New tool offers rapid method of acrylamide detection, say developers
A new tool aimed at monitoring acrylamide formation during food processing can offer rapid detection of the chemical, claims a research group in France.
Archives for June 5, 2008
Increased demand and a healthy future for Latin American cocoa
There is a growing demand for cocoa from Latin America to meet the increasing popularity of premium chocolates in Europe and the US, according to a speaker at the recent meeting of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in Ecuador.
No risk from nitrates in vegetables, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Contaminants Panel (CONTAM) has found that the beneficial effects of eating vegetables and fruit outweigh potential risk to human health from exposure to nitrate through vegetables.
Mulberry leaf extracts give glimpse of hydrocolloids future
An extract from the leaves of the mulberry bush may act as a hydrocolloid, with potentially unique properties for food formulators, says new research from Taiwan.
Rome Food Security Summit
Summit ends with call for more aid
The FAO food security summit concluded with a declaration calling for the international community to step up assistance to developing countries, but no decision is reached on biofuels policy.
Microbubbles could extend shelf-life on food foams
Microscale bubbles could whip up a range of long-lived, stable foam products whilst giving formulations interesting sensory properties, according to research published in Science.
Chinese MSG exporters to EU to pay stiff anti-dumping tariffs
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of almost 40 per cent on monosodium glutamate (MSG) imported to the EU from China, following an investigation into the effects of lower-priced imports on EU industry.