New natural red milk colouring is brighter and cheaper, Chr Hansen
A new natural colour for fermented milks is brighter and also cheaper than alternatives on the market, according to manufacturer Chr Hansen.
Archives for June 30, 2011
Fat challenge test may identify dietary health effects
A high-fat challenge test employing cutting edge –omics technology may generate more and better information about the health effects of dietary ingredients and supplements, say researchers.
Cholesterol concerns create egg market opportunities, says Mintel
Ninety-two percent of consumers agree that eggs are an important part of a healthy diet – but 30 percent of respondents limit eggs due to cholesterol concerns, according to a new Mintel report.
New standard for packaging suppliers will boost food safety, says BSI
New guidelines launched today set out streamlined safety systems between food manufacturers and the packaging used for their products, said the British Standards Institute (BSI).
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA intense sweeteners opinion lacks ‘common sense’, says Ajinomoto
Aspartame supplier Ajinomoto says a health claim opinion that refused the role of intense sweeteners in weight management defies ‘common sense’.
New measures may help understand glycemic response
A new method of assessing blood sugar responses to foods may help to compliment the glycemic index, according to research.
TV adverts increase unhealthy food consumption, says study
Children with greater exposure to TV commercials are more responsive to food promotion messages than children with lower advertising exposure, according to new research.