Food makers are one step closer to being able to identify what
makes a protein more likely to become an allergen and consequently
slicing them out of food formulations with UK researchers finding
over a hundred allergens could be...
Colour does not appear to dictate lycopene content as green, purple
and red tomato ketchups boast similar levels of health promoting
antioxidant lycopene, claim researchers, who also identified dark
red ketchup as boasting the strongest...
Further evidence to support evidence of the harmful impact of heavy
drinking on health as researchers find three or more alcoholic
drinks a day considerably ramps up stroke risk in men.
US scientists confirm that food products contaminated with the
serious foodborne pathogen Escherichia coli were responsible
for a multi-state outbreak of urinary tract infections.
Consumers should forget about taking medication to help them stay
healthy longer and change their diet instead, suggest scientists
writing in this week's British Medical Journal.
A breakthrough into the US market boosts the bottom line for UK
natural flavours firm Treatt that saw sales for the year across the
Atlantic rising by over 40 per cent to €10 million, parallel to a
sales dip elsewhere, writes Lindsey...
Cranberries have been given a major promotion in the UK as a
leading dental charity advises they could help prevent a host of
oral health problems, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
The announcement yesterday that DMV International and Arla Food
Ingredients could merge is a further example of how the rising
power and ongoing growth of the multiple retailers is putting
constant pressure on ingredients companies...
E-Fruitrace, a technology initiative funded under the EU's fifth
framework programme, has validated a Europe-wide Internet-based
solution for food producers.
After Florida's tomato crop was devastated by four hurricanes in
October, volumes are finally getting back to normal, according to
shipment data from the state's tomato committee.
Research by DSM Nutritional Products provides further evidence of
the mechanism behind lycopene's protective role against prostate
cancer, giving extra support for its use in functional foods and
supplements.
Northwestern University is seeking to discover whether lycopene -
an antioxidant commonly found in tomatoes and tomato-based products
and commonly perceived to reduce the risk of developing prostate
cancer - can reverse pre-cancerous...
Research into walnuts, a key ingredient used in a range of cake
products will help lift stagnant sales for food makers in the
sector giving them an opportunity to cash in on the growing
functional food market, reports Lindsey Partos.
Food makers continue to reap the benefits from new science that
backs the health promoting properties of food with researchers
finding an antioxidant-rich soup raised vitamin C levels, and
reduced stress levels, in consumers.
Coca-Cola Services S.A. has applied to the UK's novel foods
committee seeking approval to market fruit juices, fruit nectars
and tomato juice with added plant sterols.
Europe's food watchdog reaffirms the safety of a GM sweetcorn
designed by biotech giant Monsanto on the back of new evidence
submitted by German scientists.
Natural, plant-derived ingredients have been the source of
inspiration for some of this year's most innovative new food
products, often being used to boost the healthy image of
traditional products.
Food manufacturers using pecan nuts in their food products can
expect a hike in price as recent hurricanes in the US destroyed
nearly half the crops in major producing states.
Food manufacturers using pecan nuts in their food products can
expect a hike in price as recent hurricanes in the US destroy
nearly half the crops in major producing states.
An international task force meeting in Brazil last week under the
aegis of Codex Alimentarius, the global food standards body,
cleared a decision after difficult discussions on defining the
identity of reconstituted orange juice.
Powerhouse antioxidants contained in three or more pieces of fruit
and vegetables a day could severely reduce the risk of developing
cancer of the lymphatic system with broccoli and cabbage showing
particularly strong benefits.
Alpine cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus,
one of the most common viral infections in humans, according to new
findings by a Taiwan team.
Identifying the gene responsible for natural defense mechanism in
tomatoes could save costs for tomato producers and ultimately food
processors using this common food ingredient.
Irish ingredients company Glanbia Nutritionals has formulated a
fruit juice beverage with whey protein isolate, thought to be the
first of its kind for the Irish market.
Resources are being poured into research on a health promoting
ingredient used widely in the food industry as scientists set to
sequence a portion of the gene-rich regions of 12 tomato
chromosomes.
Food makers using processed apples in their food formulations can
maximise on the health-boosting antioxidant component of the fruit
with a new study backing up previous findings that suggest levels
of polyphenols are dependent on...
Damage from Hurricane Ivan that struck the US last week could send
prices for peanuts, a common confectionery ingredient, rising as
reports suggest that virtually all of the nation's 2004 peanut crop
could be at risk.
Researchers exploring the flavour thresholds of orange juice have
made strides towards designing more precise flavour profiles for
better quality citrus juices that will ultimately cut costs for
beverage manufacturers and provide...
Further evidence to support the antioxidant power of broccoli and
cabbage revealed this week following a small investigation into the
phenol and flavonoid levels of ten common vegetables.
The gumminess texture of fresh mangoes could be improved through
the presence of an enzyme involved in the breakdown of plant cell
walls and in combination with calcium chloride.
An Asian mushroom savoured by Japanese emperors for centuries and
increasingly used by European consumers in cooking could cause a
skin reaction in people sensitive to the polysaccharide.
Eating two to three kiwifruit a day can significantly lower risk of
blood clotting and reduce fat in the blood, reports a Norwegian
team. The fruit could be an effective alternative to aspirin for
protecting heart health, they suggest,...
The broccoli compound sulphurophane disrupts the growth of breast
cancer cells in later stages, a US team has found. They say their
study reveals for the first time a possible explanation for the
compound's well-known anti-cancer...
Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are known to be a rich
source of vitamin C but new evidence suggests they also contain
compounds that fight cancer.
Organic food is not necessarily better for our health than
conventional equivalents, say food scientists speaking at a meeting
of the world's largest science society this week in the US.
A compound identified in blueberries could be the next key health
ingredient in food formulations as researchers find it can
effectively lower cholesterol.
Drinking tomato juice everday reduced the blood's clotting ability
in people with type 2 diabetes, report Australian researchers this
week, reports Dominique Patton.
While universally welcomed by food manufacturers, retailers and
consumer allergy groups alike, one aspect of the new European
directive on food allergen labelling has proved unpopular and is
now slated for amendment- the labelling...
The broccoli compound sulphoraphane and apigenin, a flavonoid found
in fruits like apples and cherries as well as tea, appear to work
together against cancer cells, according a new research to be
published next month.
A new technology that makes fruit pieces 'fizzy' could provide food
makers with new opportunities and encourage children to eat up
their '5 a day', report food scientists in the US behind the
innovative technology...
Ayana Bio conducted the Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) Pulse survey, offering insight into consumers’ willingness to consume UPFs, as well as the variables...
Failing to mitigate allergen risks has serious consequences - not just for consumer safety, poor allergen procedures can also cause financial losses and...