Preference for salt may begin in the cradle, scientists warn
Early dietary exposure to foods containing added salt shapes a greater preference for salty tastes throughout infancy and childhood, suggests a new study.
Archives for December 22, 2011
Red Bull fights Pit Bull filler to EU court defeat
Simply filling a soft drink bearing a trademarked brand name does not itself violate an EU directive regarding use of that sign, according to the European Court of Justice (CJEU) in a high-profile ruling involving Red Bull.
Owner of bakery and cereal ingredients group LCI reports jump in profits
The co-operative owner of bakery and cereal ingredients supplier Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has reported a hike in net income of €23m in its full-year results.
‘Flavour map’ flags up connections between ingredients
New research revealing how food ingredients are interconnected by their flavour compounds could help industry formulators develop new flavour combinations, say researchers.
Naturex adds to pectin and juice concentrate portfolio with Polish acquisition
Continuing on its recent acquisition trail, French botanicals group Naturex has bought up Polish pectin and juice concentrates manufacturer, Pektowin, in a bid to strengthen its concentrates portfolio and expand into emerging regions.
Cargill extends HPP in food contamination prevention efforts
Cargill has adopted high-pressure processing (HPP) at its ground turkey production facilities in an attempt to prevent future contaminations, the company announced.
Wacker stabiliser said to deliver next generation mayonnaise and margarine
German ingredients supplier, Wacker, has released a new starch-based emulsifier, using alpha-cyclodextrin, for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions in products such as salad dressings, margarine and mayonnaise, reducing reliance on hydrocolloids.