German firm claims new omega-3 source found
German biotech firm, InterMed Discovery (IMD), has licensed a “microbial source” form of omega-3 it says offers an alternative to existing fish, algae and plant sources.
Archives for August 19, 2009
Low-salt foods may get taste boost from Japanese fish stock
A dried stock made from the fish and seaweed may improve the palatability of reduced-salt products, suggests new research.
Givaudan focuses on umami for clean label taste enhancement
Givaudan has developed a new range of flavour ingredients focusing on umami in order to allow manufacturers a clean label approach to flavour enhancement, the company says.
Food safety survey finds low pesticide residues
New research from New Zealand has found minimal pesticide residues in the local food supply casting further doubt on the value of organic products.