Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably
hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a
by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high
cholesterol and heart problems.
Women are more likely than men to try different diet plans in an
effort to lose weight, and they also make greater efforts to limit
sugar, carbohydrate and fat intake, according to a new study.
Microencapsulation of oil ingredients, like omega-3, with sugar
beet pectin could provide an alternative to more traditional
encapsulating agents like milk proteins and gum Arabic, says a
German scientist.
A new line of fresh herb-infused oils has been introduced into the
North American market, designed to add flavor and functionality to
a number of processed foods, including dressings, snacks and meat
products.
US government scientists have launched a new online database that
allows for the exploration of the soybean's genetic makeup, which
makes it possible to compare current soybean genetic maps.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that
governments around the world phase out partially hydrogenated oils
if trans-fat labelling alone doesn't spur significant reductions.
The trans fats battle is inching its way further into the
foodservice sector, with a new proposal announced this week to
remove almost all of the artery clogging oils from New York City
restaurants.
US ingredients firms Bunge and DuPont are to expand their soybean
partnership to include industrial applications and biofuels, but
the development is unlikely to affect their supply to the food
industry.
Leading US ingredient firm Cargill last week reported strong fiscal
year earnings, although the performance of the firm's food
ingredients business lagged the year-ago level.
A UK Government forecast is to predict that almost one third of the
British population will be dangerously fat, with junk food and lack
of exercise to blame, according to reports in The Independent.
A US paediatrician has said that childhood obesity is due to the
high-calorie, low-fibre Western diets that cause hormonal
imbalances that encourage children to overeat.
Eating a meal rich in saturated fats inhibits the activity of
so-called 'good' cholesterol to protect against inflammation, but a
meal rich in polyunsaturated fats boosts its action, says a study
from Australia.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) meets this month to
discuss the critical issue of moving from a definition of
'sustainable palm oil' to defining its uptake and use in the
market.
Fundamental research from the US suggests that an enzyme could
convert sugars in the presence of olive oil to form 'nano
organogels' - potentially leading to novel delivery systems for
food preservatives, flavours, and bioactive...
The preference of fat or sweet foods amongst obese adults is equal,
and more related to personality type and eating behaviour than
gender, suggests new research from Sweden.
The world's biggest oilseed processor Bunge has announced a
revision of its net income guidance for full year 2006, after Q2
was more challenging than expected.
Scientists at Iowa State have developed soybean oil rich in oleic
acid and low in linolenic acid, and are now seeking food companies
to test if the oil can be used in applications previously beyond
the scope of conventional soybean...
A diet rich in trans fatty acids leads to abdominal weight gain
compared to a diet rich in monounsaturated fats, even when the
calorie intake is equal, says a monkey study.
A new survey from the UK's Trading Standards Institute (TSI) says
that the fat and salt content of children's food vary widely, and
suggests that some kids' intake may be twice the recommended intake
of salt and fat,...
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an
increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the
growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US,
according to a new report.
American consumers continue to eat certain foods containing trans
fats despite being aware of the health dangers associated with
these, says a new report.
The European subsidiary of a Malaysian plantation giant is set to
sign a four-year deal with Nizo food research in order to tap the
latest innovations in vegetable oil.
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be
avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls
that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
Frito-Lay has pledged to reduce the saturated fat in its leading
potato chip brands, Lay's and Ruffles, by more than 50 percent by
switching to NuSun sunflower oil.
Dow AgroSciences yesterday announced that it is to increase
production of its trans fat free canola and sunflower oils on the
back of an increased demand as food manufacturers strive to churn
out healthier products.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have discovered a
way to speed up the identification of low-linolenic soybean
varieties, findings that could contribute to increased production
of low-trans fat soy oil.
A growing conflict between the food industry and biofuel
manufacturers over rapeseed oil supply will be resolved at EU
parliamentary level, as members decide the future of edible oil
distribution.
A full-page ad in the New York Times encourages consumers to steer
clear of palm oil, claiming increased demand for the ingredient is
driving the orangutan towards extinction.
Olive oil prices in Spain rose by 6.8 per cent between January and
February 2006 and increased by 37.2 per cent during the last 12
months, as a result of the shortfall in the country's production.
Europe should follow Denmark's example and force food makers to
clearly label the presence of trans fats, a move that would bring
huge health benefits and bring European labelling into line with
the US.
When it comes to trans fats, "there will be a lot more awareness
raising this year," according to the Californian attorney who
successfully sued both Kraft and McDonald's over their use of trans
fats, and who revealed...
US agribusiness firm Cargill on Friday filed an appeal of a judge's
ruling in December that prevents the company from enforcing patents
for high oleic oils.
The number of people suffering from high cholesterol is increasing,
despite efforts by the food industry and health institutes to bring
down LDL cholesterol levels.
The world's biggest oilseed processor Bunge has announced a fall in
sales this year, as the company emerges from a "difficult
year," which saw profits hit by a "weak operating
environment" in Brazil.
A study attempting to find out exactly why we prefer fatty foods
could help manufacturers to design tasty, low-fat foods that are
less likely to make people overweight.
EFSA has concluded that rapeseed oil high in unsaponifiable matter
as a novel food ingredient is safe for human consumption under
specified conditions of use.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to expand its range of low trans
fat oils for the food industry by teaming up with biotech giant
Monsanto to process some of the company's Vistive low-linolenic
soybeans this year.
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