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Space travel pushes the boundaries of food science, says Arla
13-Apr-2005 - Understanding the most extreme conditions for food products will bring gains for product formulation, particularly functional foods, on Earth, says Arla Food Ingredients, the firm that has developed a new yoghurt for consumption by NASA's astronauts, reports Lindsey Partos.
Meat-rich diet impacts health of unborn baby?
13-Apr-2005 - A new study will test the impact of an Atkins-type high-meat, low-carbohydrate diet in late pregnancy on a mother's offspring.
Lupin flour and allergic reactions, case building continues
13-Apr-2005 - High protein source lupin flour continues to attract attention following new reports that this food ingredient used in pasta and bread products could provoke severe allergic reactions, reports Lindsey Partos.
Rapid test tackles patulin risk
11-Apr-2005 - Slicing away at contamination risk in fruit, Scottish scientists overcome obstacles to design a rapid test for the detection of the harmful mycotoxin patulin that occurs in naturally occurring moulds.
Beans may cut risk of breast cancer
11-Apr-2005 - Eating beans or lentils at least twice a week may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to research designed to investigate the benefits of the plant compounds flavonols,writes Dominique Patton.
AACC asks for feedback on GI definitions
08-Apr-2005 - AACC International is soliciting comment about its proposed definitions for carbs and the GI.
Milk intake: small risk for Parkinson's Disease development?
08-Apr-2005 - Findings from a study of over 7000 middle-age men suggest milk consumption could raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, although the risk is small.
Testing device for unapproved GM seed
06-Apr-2005 - Companies wanting to test their ingredients to see if they are contaminated by the unapproved genetically modified seed corn - that was recently announced to have been let into the US food chain - may be interested in Genetic ID's test kit, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Peptide in onion may prevent bone loss
06-Apr-2005 - Fundamental research to provide new leverage for food makers with Swiss researchers suggesting regular onion consumption may boost the bones and prevent osteoporosis, reports Lindsey Partos.
Natural cocoa in formulations to open up opportunities for makers, new study
05-Apr-2005 - Evidence backing the antioxidant powers of natural cocoa could bring new opportunities for confectionery firms looking to boost slacking sales in a saturated market, reports Lindsey Partos .
Mannitol method to slash price for low cal sugar replacer?
31-Mar-2005 - A new method that uses powerful enzymes to convert fructose and sucrose into the low calorie sugar alcohol mannitol receives patent protection, opening up cheaper sources for this chewing gum ingredient, reports Lindsey Partos.
Twenty times more beta-carotene in new golden rice
30-Mar-2005 - UK scientists have developed a new genetically modified strain of golden rice that is said to produce 23 times more beta-carotene than the previous variety, reports Dominique Patton.
Nutrient packed carrots change color
30-Mar-2005 - One US scientist wants to make the humble orange carrot pack a bigger health punch by boosting its nutrients, and thereby changing its color, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Utility key to leverage for food brands?
30-Mar-2005 - As food brands wrestle for leading market positions new research suggests the consumer will be tempted by, and differentiate between, brands that add 'utility'.
Taste, and choice, of food moulded as a baby
25-Mar-2005 - The foods that children, and later adults, choose are linked to taste profiles set at a very early age, suggest new findings from the UK, reports Lindsey Partos.
Egg safety centre aims to boost industry profile
23-Mar-2005 - A new egg safety centre in the US could help ensure that health scares associated with eggs and low public confidence are far less common in the future.
Caffeine may reduce insulin sensitivity
21-Mar-2005 - Caffeine significantly reduced insulin sensitivity in a small study, and was not corrected by the usually beneficial effects of weight loss or exercise.
Frozen spinach retains carotenoid power for longer than fresh
21-Mar-2005 - Frozen spinach retains a stronger nutritional profile than its fresh equivalent, say food scientists.
Biomarker inflammation impacted by trans fatty acids
18-Mar-2005 - As food makers continue to slice artery-clogging trans fats out of their formulations, a new study sheds light on the mechanisms behind the impact of these fats on health, examining whether trans fatty acid intake could also affect biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, writes Lindsey Partos.
Genes unlock key to alcohol consumption?
18-Mar-2005 - Fundamental research on the triggers for alcohol consumption finds the answer could lie in our genes, with the amount of beer and wine people consume related to differences in genetic make-up.
Acrylamide does not raise breast cancer risk, new findings
16-Mar-2005 - Acrylamide, a harmful chemical identified in baked and fried foods, does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, say US and Swedish researchers, writes Lindsey Partos.
The mystery of taste further unravelled
16-Mar-2005 - Food scientists at the University of California believe they have come a step closer to further understanding how we taste.
Mums who drink milk may encourage daughters
16-Mar-2005 - Milk drinking mums could boost consumption of daughter's milk, say researchers in the US.
Food tech sees extrusion investment for new products
14-Mar-2005 - As players in the food ingredients industry strive to add value to their portfolio and fight off pressurised margins, a new initiative in the US aims to bring a raft of new solutions to food makers.
Triple alliance to map soybean markers
09-Mar-2005 - Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Monsanto and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have formed a triple alliance to draw up a genetic map of the soybean, the companies announced today, writes Philippa Nuttall.
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