Enzymes could enhance oat-based gluten-free breads
Specific enzymes could lead to better quality oat-based bread for the burgeoning gluten-free market, says a new study from Ireland.
Archives for October 1, 2009
Nestle stops sourcing milk from Mugabe farm
Nestle has said it will stop buying milk from a Zimbabwe farm appropriated from white owners and now run by Grace Mugabe, as the dairy board will resume start buying the farm’s milk instead.
Spectrometers detect toxic trace metals in rice products
Highly accurate trace metal detection in rice products is possible thanks to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s iCE 3000 Series range of atomic absorption (AA) spectrometers, claims the company.
Rice and pasta receive recession fillip
Higher prices in 2008 did not curb Brits’ appetite for rice and wheat-based pasta in 2008, despite the recession’s effects on shopping budgets, according to Mintel.
Meta-analysis supports safety of soy, red clover
Phytoestrogens like soy and red clover isoflavones pose no safety issues with regards to heart health and breast cancer risk, according to a new meta-analysis from Austria.
Longer shelf life for some RTE foods contributes to Listeria rise, expert
An industry expert has raised concerns about the lengthy shelf-life of some listeria-prone ready-to-eat foods (RTE) in come countries as the EU said it would help fund a pan-regional study on the issue.
Defence plans needed to combat food terrorism, processors told
US food processors and manufacturers are being urged to implement defence plans to protect products from deliberate contamination by terrorists or disgruntled employees.