Agro-waste could provide nano-fibres for probiotics encapsulation
Waste fibres from the agricultural and food processing industry could be used for the nano-encapsulation of bioactives such as probiotics, according to new research.
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Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
Half portions to count towards ‘five-a-day’
Half-portions of fruit and vegetables in processed and other composite foods will count towards the target of ‘five-a-day’ under a new UK industry scheme.
Lancet paper blasts Cochrane salt study
Commentary in The Lancet, along with a new analysis of the data, has slammed the recent Cochrane review that claimed salt reduction had no effect on strokes or heart attacks.
Ajinomoto feels earthquake effects as sales dip 2.6%
Japanese ingredients supplier Ajinomoto has seen Q1 sales drop 2.6% to ¥296.3bn, with slow global economies and the aftermath of the March natural disasters in Japan affecting the results.