Chitosan and lecithin combo could nano-encapsulate: Study
Combining chitosan and modified lecithin could offer interesting nano-encapsulators for a variety of ingredients, according to a new study from Japan.
Archives for November 18, 2008
China and Canada found guilty of citric acid dumping
Ongoing US Department of Commerce investigations have found Chinese and Canadian companies are dumping citric acid and citrate salts into the US.
Boost to sunflower lecithin use expected with Cargill entry
Cargill is launching its first ever lecithin from sunflower, which it expects to attract interest from manufacturers pursuing allergen-free claims and to prove particularly popular for confectionery.
Chr Hansen aims for bulk efficiency in Euro cheese
Chr Hansen is set to extend a US culture system across Europe to balance demand for bulk production of more complex continental cheeses, which it says can ensure both product consistency and cost efficiency.
Dairy price won’t settle soon, says Fonterra
Volatile dairy prices are likely to continue in the mid term at least, New Zealand Fonterra has warned, signaling a need for on-going margin vigilance for food makers using dairy derivatives.
Confidence in safe food supply slipping
More needs to be done by the government to protect the public from contaminated food, a new survey on food safety and labeling has found.
Holiday spices and fruits inspire fall flavors
GSB Flavor Creators has turned to seasonal spices and fruits to create its latest range of flavors which it says are associated with the holidays.
Baobab: Sustainable and in-demand
After gaining novel foods approval in the EU, baobab is tipped to become a billion dollar industry. Stephen Daniells speaks to William Smith from Afriplex to find out what foods baobab fruit pulp is turning up in, and whether supply can match the demand.
McNeil and Sugar Association settle Splenda dispute
The Sugar Association and McNeil Nutritionals have reached a settlement in the ongoing legal battle over the marketing of the sweetener Splenda.