15-Nov-2010 - Intermediate levels of the enzyme asparaginase, and low temperatures, may be the ideal conditions for low acrylamide formation in biscuits, suggests a new study.
18-Jan-2010 - Datem emulsifiers with carefully chosen gums like xanthan may enhance the formulation of rice bread for the gluten-free market, says new research.
22-Dec-2009 - Health Canada has asked for comments on its proposal that asparaginase enzymes could be used to combat the suspected carcinogen acrylamide in food.
01-Dec-2009 - Extracts from apples may inhibit the formation of acrylamide in potato chips, offering formulators an alternative to reduce levels of the suspected carcinogen.
28-Oct-2009 - Novozymes has reported a better than forecast profit in the third quarter of 2009, on the back of higher sales volumes and better productivity – although sales of food enzymes have fallen.
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.
03-Aug-2009 - Strong and stable gels producedby subjecting pectin to the action of enzymes may offer alternatives to acid-sugar gels already used in foods, says new research from Korean and American scientists.
21-Apr-2009 - Vitamin B3 may inhibit the formation of acrylamide in French fries by over 50 per cent, according to a new study from China.
16-Apr-2009 - The bitter taste that amino acids give to beverages could be masked by adding alpha-cyclodextrin, according to new data from Brazil.
24-Mar-2009 - Replacing rennet casein with waxy maize starch and carrageenan may produce imitation cheeses with low protein contents, suggests new research.
26-Feb-2009 - Health Canada has recommended that acrylamide – a possible carcinogen found in French fries and potato chips – be included on the nation’s list of toxic substances.
25-Feb-2009 - Using amino acids to compete with, and reduce, the sources of acrylamide should focus on the common additive cysteine, according to results from Belgium.