Roquette says EFSA sweetener opinions apply to fibre too
French supplier Roquette says recent positive health claim opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) linking sugar replacers with dental health, are applicable to soluble fibres.
Archives for April 27, 2011
Maltodextrins may reduce fat levels by 50 per cent: Study
The addition of maltodextrins to high-calorie food products may reduce fat content by up to 50 per cent, without altering important characteristics like firmness, say researchers.
COOL discussions expose MEPs’ ignorance about food industry
Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) discussions exposed ignorance among Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) about the food manufacturing and supply chain, said Nick Stuart, Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery (BCCC) sector group chairman.
LycoRed launches beta carotene yellow-orange colour
LycoRed is launching a new water-soluble beta-carotene colour, which can be used as a natural colour to generate the same orange and yellow hues as out-of-favour Southampton colours Quinoline Yellow and Sunset Yellow.
Danisco ups cellulose gum capacity in China
Danisco has announced the latest in a string of capacity upgrades at its cellulose gum facility in China, in response to increasing demand from the food and oral care industries.
Premier boss Schofield to retire
Premier Foods has today announced that its chief executive, Robert Schofield will be retiring once a successor has been appointed and no later than April 28 2012.