Strain breakthrough points to gluten-free sourdough
German scientists have identified two strains to produce amaranth-based sourdoughs, potentially opening the way towards new gluten-free formulations.
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New disinfectant system aims to cut preservative use
Indag, a subsidiary of natural ingredients supplier Wild, has developed a new disinfectant system to clean bottle mouths and closures continuously, even during production.
Free-from foods packed with salt, CASH finds
A survey of UK supermarkets’ own-brand gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free foods has found more than half had higher salt levels than standard versions, raising concern for the intake levels of coeliacs and others who avoid certain foods.
Emulsifier alternative slices cost of bread production
DSM Food Specialties says it has developed a new enzyme preparation which will offer bread manufacturers a "cost-effective and sustainable alternative" to emulsifiers CSL and SSL (calcium and sodium stearoyl lactylate).
Synergy launches Thai-inspired pastes
The popularity of Thai foods has led Synergy to develop and range of clean-label pastes for the food manufacturing industry.
Global food use of bulk and high intensity sweeteners
Some 70.4 million tonnes of sweeteners were used by the global food and beverage industry in 2008, including sugars. But which sweeteners are most used, in volume terms?