New texturising system promises crispier wafers
Ingredients manufacturer National Starch Food Innovation claims that its new texturising system will enable food producers to improve the texture and crispiness of wafer-style products.
Archives for November 14, 2008
Whey coating of dried strawberries could extend use: Study
A new study suggests that coating freeze dried strawberry pieces with whey protein, glycerol and lactose can help reserve texture when they are rehydrated, thereby making them suitable for use in a broader range of moist and liquid applications.
Surge in rapid food micro testing, says SCI
The market for food microbiology testing has grown significantly and will be worth $2.4bn by 2013, according to a report from Strategic Consulting Inc (SCI).
Dispatches from HIE
Exclusive: EFSA speaks!...on gold standards; article 13,14; 2010 deadline
At HIE in Paris, NutraIngredients gained an exclusive interview with EFSA's chief health claim assessor, Professor Albert Flynn. EFSA has copped a lot of flak for its gold standard scientific approach, but Professor Flynn said his agency would not be...
Symrise opens Brazilian centre close to citrus sources
Symrise is marking the official opening of its Global Citrus Center in Brazil, which represents a major expansion of its existing set-up to take advantage of proximity to prime fruit sources and is claimed to solidify its position as a leader in the...
Website aims to solve food labelling confusion
A new website due to launch in the UK next year aims to reduce consumer confusion over food labelling and ingredients, and enable tailored searching for products that meet specific needs.
Studies say BPA exposure may affect fertility
Bisphenol A (BPA) could prevent successful in vitro fertilization, or the ability of embryos to attach to the uterus, according to presentations at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's (ASRM) annual meeting.