DSM launches cultures to address global sour cream tastes and uses
DSM is launching a new brand of specialised cultures for fermented dairy products – and the first range under the brand, for sour cream.
Archives for April 6, 2011
Hope for cocoa exports rises with end in sight for Ivorian crisis, analyst
Fears that almost 500,000 tonnes of cocoa beans stored in warehouses in the Ivory Coast would deteriorate are now subsiding with the perception that a political resolution is imminent in the cocoa growing country, according to Rabobank
Micro-particles may help to overcome high-protein formulation problems: Study
A robust procedure for preparing micro-particles with high protein content may help to produce novel protein rich foods, according to a new study.
France backs aspartame safety but calls for more research
French authorities have backed the safety of aspartame after scrutinising two recent studies that linked the intense sweetener with increased rates of cancer and pre-term births.
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Salt cuts mean shelf life may suffer, Tesco nutritionist
Tesco may have to reduce the shelf-life of some of its products to meet 2012 targets on salt reduction set by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), according to a nutritionist who works for the retail giant.
Japan may need food security re-think after earthquake, say analysts
The Japanese government may need to entirely re-think its food security strategy as the full consequences of last month’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster become clear, as imports are likely to increase.
EFSA backs safety of food irradiation, highlights new application criteria
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared there are no microbiological risks linked to the use of food irradiation, but said a more sophisticated approach was needed to make its application more effective.