‘Taste terminator’ protein may explain distorted bitter tastes
Researchers from Monell and Givaudan have discovered a ‘taste terminator’ protein inside taste cells, which may control the way we perceive bitter taste signals.
Archives for August 2, 2011
UK govt turns down plea for ice cream VAT cut
An appeal to cut VAT for ice cream has been turned down by the UK government.
Rooster comb extract close to novel food approval
An application to allow an extract from the combs of cockerels to be used in dairy products is nearing the end as it is said to pose no significant safety concerns.
Unilever tipped to sell food business for €14bn
Analysts at investment bank Liberum Capital said they expect Unilever to sell its food arm, excluding the ice cream and beverage category, for an estimated figure of €14bn.
EFSA health claim opinion
Kraft on positive glycaemic health claim opinion: “We are only halfway through the process”
Kraft Foods Europe is “delighted” to have become only the second company to win an article 13.5 health claim but is focusing now on how the opinion will be viewed by the European Commission and member states.