Fructose metabolism in the brain may increase food intake, obesity: Review
The way fructose is metabolised in the brain may increase food intake and lead to obesity, according to a new review from the US.
Archives for March 29, 2009
Your thoughts on gluten-free foods
Last week we published some musings from our editorial team on the gluten-free food market. We don’t pretend to hold all the answers, but we have been pleased that some of our readers have engaged in the debate. Below are the responses we have received –...
Debate heats up on climate change and meat
The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has dismissed reports connecting meat consumption with global warming as ‘misinformation’.
Fructose review findings are ‘speculative’: Researcher
The findings of a review about how metabolism of fructose in the brain may affect food intake are “highly speculative and probably incorrect”, says a leading HFCS researcher.
China upholds death penalty for tainted dairy execs
A northern Chinese court has upheld two death sentences in the country’s tainted milk scandal, according to reports from the state news agency Xinhua.
New research shows how Salmonella survive
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have demonstrated how Salmonella’s ability to survive in amoeba is a huge advantage to its continued development as it may be more resistant to disinfectants and water treatment.
Ocean Spray unveils cost-conscious cranberry range
Ocean Spray's Ingredient Technology Group has formulated a lower cost sweetened dried cranberry (SDC) product to meet demand for cost-effective and value-added ingredients in the face of rising commodity prices.
Smart device may enable low cost cold chain monitoring
A smart packaging device for monitoring threshold temperature throughout the cold chain is low cost to enable broad take-up by food manufacturers, claims its UK developer.
Dispatches from Reformulation Symposium
New margarine takes modular approach to saturated fat
A new margarine can enable lower saturated fat in puff pastry and croissants, according to developer Romi Smilfood, helping to meet targets for healthier bakery products.
Reformulation leads to overhaul of fats and oils dietary data
Significant changes in the way foods are formulated and improved methods of ingredient analysis have led to the revision of dietary data regarding fats and oils in the American diet.
Obama’s veg plots point the way to healthy eating and more
“If you don’t plan to plant a garden in Lake Wobegon in the spring, it means you plan to be planted yourself.”