Cognis is extending its non-hydrogenated fat range of Lamequick
whipping agents with three new versions suited to a broader range
of technical applications that meet consumers' healthy
requirements.
US ingredient giant Cargill is expanding its line of high oleic
canola products, on the back of customer demand for oils and
shortenings with no trans fat and low levels of saturated fat.
Consumer awareness of 'bad' fats is at an all-time high, but people
are still lacking key information to better understand what they
eat, according to a new survey by the American Heart Association
(AHA).
Oil and fat manufacturer AarhusKarlsham (AAK) is introducing a
number of extensions to its EsSence line of bakery shortenings,
designed to respond to the trans-free requirements of niche
applications in the category.
Designing foods with trans-fat alternatives must be a
'multidisciplinary' approach, say Danisco scientists in a review
that looks towards a trans-fat free future.
Using GM techniques to change the activity of a plant enzyme could
convert unsaturated oils in the seeds of a temperate plant to the
more saturated kind usually found in tropical plants like palm oil,
new research suggests.
Indonesia's leading cooking oil producer witnessed surging share
prices on its Singapore trading debut yesterday, as investors
sought to capitalize on growing interest in the country's palm oil
sector.
Research from scientists from Unilever R&D and Wageningen
University have reported a new way of structuring edible oils
without the need for saturated fatty acids.
A new trans-free, non-hydrogenated bakery shortening claims to
allow manufacturers to reduce saturated fat by up to 30 percent,
while still offering the same functionality as traditional
shortenings.
An ingredient made from orange pulp claims to allow food
manufacturers to slash up to half of the fat in their products,
while also acting as a moisture management tool in a number of
formulations, including baked goods, salad dressings...
Bakery ingredient firm Custom Industries was showcasing its
products in 'functional' baked goods for the first time last week
at the IFT show in Orlando, demonstrating the change in direction
the company has taken since...
Cereal giant Kellogg is to reformulate some of its products with a
low linolenic soybean oil in an effort to reduce or eliminate trans
fatty acids while also minimizing the saturated fat content of the
products, the company announced...
Biotech giant Monsanto is to develop new versions of its reduced
trans-fat Vistive soybean with the aim of improving shelf life and
flavor of soy oil, lowering saturated fat content and enhancing the
bean with Omega-3.
The Philippines is developing a genetically modified (GM) coconut
with at least as much lauric acid as canola to allow it to hold
onto its leading share of the world's vegetable oil market.
Diets high in saturated and trans fats could be a major risk factor
in the development of type 2 diabetes, say Canadian researchers,
reports Lindsey Partos.
A new study that suggests high consumption of processed meats could
raise the risk of pancreatic cancer was 'not capable of proving
cause and effect', claims the American meat association.
Heavy consumption of hot dogs, sausages and other processed meats
could raise the risk of pancreatic cancer, scientists heard
yesterday at the annual meeting of the US cancer association.
Dutch supplier of palm oil-sourced food products Loders Croklaan
has consolidated its position in the growing palm ingredients
market, agreeing this week to buy Malaysian palm oil specialities
company Soctek.
New evidence to suggest that a diet high in artery-clogging trans
fats could accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease
comes from a recent study in the US.
Meat processor Tyson will cut trans fats from a range of meat
products, the meat titan said this week joining other US food
makers pressed to remove this artery-clogging ingredient from their
product ranges. Across the pond, investment...
Scientists have developed a new cattle-feed supplement, which
dramatically boosts the content of unsaturated fatty acids over
saturated fats in cows' milk. It could also be used to reduce
saturated fat in meat, suggest the US-based...
UK arm of Nestle will cut type of fat linked to heart disease. The
move reflects increasing pressure on food manufacturers to reduce
the levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) and comes in the same week
that US government announces all...
Smooth or crunchy? Which ever way you prefer your peanut butter,
the ingredients contained within could well keep diabetes at bay.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in the US report
this week that consuming a daily...