A new genetically modified yeast variety designed for use in wine
production has been found to behave similarly to the parent
commercial yeast strains during fermentation, according to its
manufacturer First Venture Technologies.
Infusion of flavours into empty yeast cells improves stability and
flavour release, compared to traditional spray dry powders,
researchers form Firmenich have reported.
The manufacturer of a genetically modified yeast variety that is
designed to reduce levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate in wine
last week announced that it has transformed six new yeast strains.
Environment Canada has approved the import and manufacture of a
genetically modified yeast variety that is designed to reduce the
levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate, a compound that can
naturally occur in fermented foods and...
Tate & Lyle's membership of a forum on industrial fermentation
comes after the ingredients giant formed a partnership to speed up
the commercialisation of fermented products.
A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line
and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by
ingredients giant Danisco.
DSM Food Specialties' sale of its Engevita inactive dry yeast
business is part of the group's strategy of focusing on added value
yeast extracts and other flavour ingredients.
A new method for determining the amount of yeasts and moulds in
food samples gets the job done within two days, speeding up the
time products can be released on the market.
New coatings on cellophane film designed to wrap large blocks of
yeast used in bakery processing plants could help managers ensure
the ingredient remains alive and no contamination ends up in their
products.
Yesterday's launch of the EU-funded Yeast Systems Biology Network
could eventually help European yeast producers fight off the
growing challenge from China.
New yeast blends to help vintners enhance flavour as they make
wines with ever higher alcohol content have been developed by
international ingredients firm Chr Hansen.
Attempts by the Russian government to bolster the domestic yeast
industry by raising taxes on imports have been dented by a lack of
trust in local supplies.
German-based ingredients firm Nutrinova passes raw material and
energy price rises onto the market, announcing double-digit price
hike for its sorbate products, used increasingly by food developers
to preserve foods such as cheese...
Wineries are getting bigger and their businesses are therefore
exposed to greater risk. In a bid to help producers achieve greater
consistency, Danish ingredients firm Chr Hansen has created blended
yeasts, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Increasing affluence and changes in diet in China to open up new
opportunites for European yeast extract suppliers, but the threat
from Chinese suppliers has kicked off, writes Lindsey
Partos.
Despite a warning in April that raw materials and currency would
have an impact on second half earnings, the UK ingredients firm
Associated British Foods, which in July laid down €1 billion for
leading yeast supplier Burns Philp,...
With impending sugar reform set to slash the bottom line for the
owner of British Sugar, UK food and ingredient group Associated
British Foods, the company is driving further into the ingredients
business with the decision to buy...
Eager to grab a slice of the steadily growing market for natural
alternatives to hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP) seasonings, UK
company Overseal Foods has launched a line of yeast products under
the brand name Yesto-Seal.
Scientists could be closer to understanding why red-wine quaffing
Mediterraneans live to a handsome age thanks to a new study that
found an ingredient in red wine extended the life span of yeast.
Danisco is to produce an enzyme derived from seaweed, also known as
HOX, in a bid to reinforce their position in the functional food
market. The enzyme will be marketed for use by the bread and dairy
industries, although it is claimed...
Common baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is best
known for helping to ferment beer and leaven bread. ARS scientists
are working to expand on its applications.
