Food gums show potential as teeth protectors
Formulating soft drinks with food gums like pectin and propylene glycol alginate may protect enamel from the detrimental effects of citric acid, suggests a new study from Germany.
Archives for August 15, 2010
Cocoa bean speculation is causing price volatility, analyst
Recent cocoa bean price volatility is due in large part to hedge funds attracted by quick returns taking short-term positions on the commodity, according to a leading analyst.
Monk fruit sweetener is ‘emerging’, say analysts
Food and beverage makers internationally are keeping a careful watch on a natural sweetener from the Chinese monk fruit, although its uptake in the market is still several steps away, indicate analysts.
‘MacStatins’ are not the answer to unhealthy food
Do you want a statin with that cheeseburger and milkshake? Touting pharmaceuticals as the neutralisers of fast food is not the answer to unhealthy diets and even the suggestion sends out the wrong message.
‘Household names’ trial new fruit-based sweetener as R&R Ice cream prepares new desserts launch
‘Household names’ in food and drink manufacturing are conducting trials with fruit-based sweetener Sweet Freedom following its successful launch in the retail market.
Bakery, brewing and beverages bolster Novozymes H1
Baking, brewing and beverage enzymes have continues to push growth in Novozyme’s food enzymes division, with their ability to improve product quality and systems performance said to be behind the higher demand.