Simple, low-cost microparticles could replace fat, texturise
Microparticles made from red seaweed may provide low-cost fat replacers for food and texturisers for beverages, according to new research.
Archives for August 28, 2008
Nano trojan horse delivers antioxidant benefits
Australian researchers have designed a nanoparticle one thousandth the width of a human hair, which they say has demonstrated potential to protect antioxidants from destruction in the gut.
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What to do with waste?
By-products from food production pose a major problem to industry. FoodNavigator is seeking your views on how food companies can minimise their waste and put their leftovers to good use.
SunOpta strengthens supply network in new organic deal
SunOpta is expanding its global organic supply chain to help tackle shortages with a new agreement to acquire the Pure Nature Organics brand.
Commission to be quizzed on cloning safety, ethics
The debate over products from cloned animals entering the European food chain will enter a new phase next week, as MEPs ask the Commission searching questions about the welfare of cloned animals, ethics, and consumer information.
Far East plastics still a problem for formaldehyde: FSA
The migration of formaldehyde into foods from food contact materials manufactured in the Far East may still be a problem, according to a new FSA survey.
Calls for more stevia safety tests threaten market launches
The safety of stevia has been called into question again after scientists at the University of California said further tests were needed on potential cancer causing properties before the sweetener is used in food and drink.