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New research examines the psychology of food choices

14-Oct-2009 - How food choices are presented may have more influence on consumers than they realize, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

CP Kelco innovation to give one-shot multi-layered desserts

14-Oct-2009 - A three layered dessert formulation from one processing stream that subsequently self-separates into layers has been developed by CP Kelco.

Vegetarianism poses no bone health danger: Study

13-Oct-2009 - Consuming a vegetarian diet may result in slightly weaker bones, but not to a level that it becomes a clinical concern, says a new meta-analysis.

Kids’ soft drink habits predict teenage weight: Study

12-Oct-2009 - Five-year-olds’ consumption of sweetened beverages could give an indication of their weight status for the following ten years, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Friendly bacteria may blunt fibre’s anti-nutrient actions

12-Oct-2009 - Formulating bread with Bifidobacterium strains may reduce levels of a compound in high-fibre bread thought to be behind fibre’s impairment of mineral absorption, says a new study from Spain.

Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats

09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications for healthier meat products.

Few Americans realize that heart disease risk starts in childhood

08-Oct-2009 - A new survey has found that while many Americans are concerned about heart disease, nearly two-thirds mistakenly believe that heart disease risk only begins in adulthood.

Red meat again linked to cancer risk: Study

08-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of red meat may increase the risk of prostate cancer, with the meat’s heme iron content one of the possible culprits, says a new study from the US.

Seaweed harvest could yield new flavours and colours

07-Oct-2009 - One of Ireland’s natural resources - seaweed – could yield a range of new food ingredients, including colour, flavours and healthy compounds.

Stevia-sweetened strawberries point to low-cal fruit potential

06-Oct-2009 - Replacing the sugar in strawberries with the natural sweetener stevia could lead to a new range of low-calorie dried fruit products, says a new study from the Americas.

Boost vitamins with diet not pills, Harvard tells public

06-Oct-2009 - In light of the recent attacks on supplements both in the US and Europe, NutraIngredients-USA.com takes a look at the position of one of the most respected sources of nutritional advise for consumers: Harvard Medical School.

Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations

06-Oct-2009 - Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack with good consumer acceptance, says a new study from Brazil.

Study supports safety of ADM and Burcon’s canola protein isolate

05-Oct-2009 - A napin-rich canola protein isolate does not pose any safety concerns and is considered safe, according to a toxicology study from ADM and Burcon.

Lecithin may boost fruit juice, sauce quality: Study

05-Oct-2009 - Formulating processed fruit and vegetable products with soy lecithin may enhance not only the physico-chemical properties, but also the nutritional profile, says a new study.

Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study

02-Oct-2009 - New research from the American Dietetic Association has found a "paradoxical correlation" between obesity and food insecurity – defined as lack of access to food, or nutritionally adequate food – in young American children.

Enzymes could enhance oat-based gluten-free breads

02-Oct-2009 - Specific enzymes could lead to better quality oat-based bread for the burgeoning gluten-free market, says a new study from Ireland.

Food prices could triple with climate change: Report

01-Oct-2009 - Food prices could more than triple by 2050 as the climate changes, according to a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Omega-3 cheese: All the benefits of fish without the smell

30-Sep-2009 - Encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in milk proteins may protect the fish-derived ingredients from oxidation, and cover the ‘fishy’ flavour in cheese, says a new study.

Review claims rbST milk is eco-friendly and safe

29-Sep-2009 - Milk from cows treated with the rbST hormone is not only identical to other milk, but is also more eco-friendly, says a scientific review sponsored by Elanco, the company that bought Monsanto’s rbST business last year.

Food companies’ unhealthy internet influence on ‘cyberteens’

28-Sep-2009 - A new scientific review has called for more research into the effects of internet food advertising on teenagers amid fears that teens are too easily influenced by companies marketing unhealthy foods.

News in brief

Spotlight on new probiotic science and technology

28-Sep-2009 - Probiotic mechanisms of action, new delivery systems for the healthy bacteria and an overview of the latest clinical trials in humans will be core topics of discussion at the IPA World Congress early next year.

Soft drinks may raise likelihood of fatty liver disease: Study

25-Sep-2009 - People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease tend to drink larger quantities of soft drinks than those without the disease, according to new research published in the Journal of Hepatology.

Low-fat options expand with seaweed bead breakthrough

25-Sep-2009 - Microparticles made from seaweed may provide low-cost fat replacers for food and texturizers for beverages, as well as delivery vehicles for value-added bioactives, suggests new research.

Multicultural market for lactose-free

23-Sep-2009 - There is big potential for lactose-free dairy products amongst multicultural groups in the US, suggests a new survey.