Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - North America

Evidence lacking on low-calorie sweeteners’ effect on BMI: Study

07-Jan-2009 - Consuming nonnutritive sweeteners in calorie-free products “may heighten appetite”, but not if consumed with energy-yielding products, according to a new review by US researchers.

Garlic science lacking for cancer health claims: Researchers

07-Jan-2009 - No “credible evidence” exists in the literature to support the potential of garlic to reduce the risk of cancer, according to a new review from Korea.

Animal study draws phosphate link to lung cancer

06-Jan-2009 - Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment, researchers have concluded from a study in mice that could call into question the high use of phosphate additives in the diet.

Researchers propose ‘Venus flytrap’ working of umami receptors

05-Jan-2009 - Progress has been made in pinpointing the mechanism of that most mysterious of taste sensations, umami, with potential implications for understanding taste preferences and undercovering the workings of other proteins.

News in brief

Rice promoted as folic acid booster

05-Jan-2009 - The USA Rice Federation has joined with the National Council on Folic Acid to promote National Folic Acid Awareness Week which begins today.

Gum plus ions may cut fat and salt in meats: Study

19-Dec-2008 - A combination of gellan gum and magnesium chloride may lead to low-fat, low salt meat products, according to new research from Mexico.

Western diet linked to inflammatory response: Study

18-Dec-2008 - Consuming a Western-style diet, rich in saturated fats, may increase markers of inflammation, but Mediterranean-style diets may be beneficial, according to new research.

Girls lick boys on taste sensations: Study

17-Dec-2008 - There may be a shred of truth to sisters telling their brothers that they have better taste than them but we’re not talking about fashion or music, according to findings of a new study.

Hydrocolloids show potential for egg-less bakery: Study

16-Dec-2008 - Cutting the cost of cake-making by removing the use of eggs may be achievable by combining a hydrocolloid with a suitable emulsifier, says new research from India.

Dark chocolate more filling, say researchers

15-Dec-2008 - Dark chocolate may be more filling than milk chocolate, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Human Nutrition.

Cut cocoa-butter for beta-glucan hydrocolloid, suggests study

12-Dec-2008 - Beta-glucan-rich hydrocolloids may be able to replace cocoa-butter in chocolate products, according to new research from the US.

Berry extracts may ease age-related mental decline: Study

12-Dec-2008 - Old lab rats fed a diet supplemented with a compound from berries and grapes called pterostilbene performed better in mental challenges than their un-supplemented counterparts, says a new study.

Animal study suggests existence of sugar addiction, says scientist

11-Dec-2008 - Researchers at Princeton University claim that they have laid down the final pieces of evidence necessary to prove the existence of sugar addiction in animal studies.

Nut allergy fears becoming hysterical: BMJ

10-Dec-2008 - Fears over the dangers of peanut allergy, a potentially deadly allergy for certain people, are becoming sensationalist and hysterical, according to a Harvard professor.

Science supports modified starch as fat replacer and creaminess enhancer

08-Dec-2008 - A potato starch-derived ingredient may enhance the creaminess of low-fat yoghurt to that of its full fat equivalent, according to new research.

Cranberry can inhibit E. coli growth in ground beef, says US study

05-Dec-2008 - The addition of cranberry concentrate to ground beef may serve as an supplementary hurdle to control potential E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks associated with ground beef, claims a new US study.

Prebiotic potential of enzyme-converted durum wheat

04-Dec-2008 - Treating insoluble durum wheat fibre with an enzyme could produce a soluble fibre with potential prebiotics activity, according to a new study.

Model gut brings life-like stomach to the bench-top

02-Dec-2008 - Answering questions about food structure, the potential of bioactive ingredients, and general safety could be achievable in-house and on the bench top within 18 months, if development of the most advanced model gut continues as planned.

World AIDS Day

The role of nutrition in living with HIV/ AIDS

01-Dec-2008 - Nutrition and HIV/AIDS are intricately linked. To mark World AIDS Day, NutraIngredients.com looks at the science behind the role of nutrition and nutrients for people living with HIV and/or AIDS.

Fast food diet linked to Alzheimer’s

01-Dec-2008 - A diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol could lead to similar changes in substances in the brain which are also seen in the development of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.

Prebiotic-fortified fruit juice passes formulation test: Study

28-Nov-2008 - Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) can be used to partially replace sucrose in fruit juices without detrimentally affecting physical characteristics of the juice, says new research from India.

Clean-label, cheap fat replacers developed by TNO

27-Nov-2008 - Spreadable gels made from superheating starch and then cooling it may lead to inexpensive fat replacers, scientists from TNO Quality of Life tell FoodNavigator.

Early promise for almond’s prebiotic potential

26-Nov-2008 - Preliminary reports of a prebiotic potential of almonds are promising and intriguing, and impending human trials may reveal if the benefits can be translated from the lab to the layperson.

Austrian ministry links GM corn to infertility

24-Nov-2008 - Consumption of genetically modified corn may lead to infertility, according to a new study commissioned by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, and carried out by Veterinary University Vienna.