Fat crystal innovation shows salt reduction potential
Controlling the release of salt in foods may be one avenue to reduce salt but maintain flavour, and British researchers report that fat micro-crystals may just do what is necessary.
Archives for February 22, 2010
UK food sector ripe for science jobs, survey
New opportunities for food scientists are expected to open up in 2010, according to a recruitment specialist, as the sector has weathered the recession relatively well and is taken advantage of the pool of job-seeking talent.
'Game changing' high pressure processing system launched
A game changing high pressure processing (HPP) system makes improved food safety technology more affordable and responds to the growing trend for preservative-free products, said manufacturer Avure Technologies.
Kerry strategy seeks to ease market pressures
Kerry Ingredients and Flavours’ new unified strategy to doing business across all its divisions can help manufacturers rise market challenges and tough competition, says its strategic marketing chief.
Banning energy drinks is a doomed shot in the dark
Energy shot drinks have come under fire from German authorities which are employing an old-school prohibition logic that history has repeatedly dunce-hatted.
Bisphenol A does not damage nervous system in rats – study
A European plastics industry body has welcomed new research which found no evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) damages the nervous system of female rats and their offspring.
Danisco doubles freeze-dried cultures capacity at French plant
Danisco has doubled its freeze-drying capacity at Dangé-Saint-Romain, France, to support growing demand for ripening and protective cultures.