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 –...
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.
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.
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.
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.”