Extracts from apples may reduce the formation of heterocyclic
amines (HAs) in foods, especially processed meats, suggests a new
joint Chinese-American study.
Freshness dates, nutrition facts panels and ingredients lists are
priorities for most consumers when reading product labels,
according to a new report.
A UK campaign group has called for stricter regulations on the
formulation and labelling of supermarket bakery bread, after
consumer group Which? found that some fresh loaves contain twice as
much salt as others.
Reducing salt intake around the world by 15 per cent could prevent
almost nine million deaths between 2006 and 2015, says a new
meta-analysis covering 23 countries.
Cutting out the junk will be a major for manufacturers in 2008 said
Mintel in its prediction of trends to shape food for the next 12
months, as consumers buy into natural and environmentally-friendly
products.
Tapping into the ever-growing search for natural antioxidants to
prolong the shelf-life of foods, researchers from Portugal report
that the leaves, flowers, and skins of chestnuts could be added to
the list.
A blend of native Australian herbs with synergistic preservative
qualities could prove a natural alternative to sodium benzoate in
beverages, claims its inventor.
European food and drink trade with China and India has shot up
since 2000, against a backdrop of an overall growth in trade with
these countries that has seen China become Europe's second trading
partner after the USA.
The US government will this week re-examine its position on salt, a
move that could ultimately lead to new regulations and limits
governing the use of the compound.
A new powder that allows food and beverage manufacturers to halve
the amount of salt used in their products, making them healthier
without impairing the taste, has been launched by Wild.
The salt level in UK ready meals is 45 per cent lower than four
years ago, according to a new survey from the Consensus Action on
Salt and Health (CASH) highlighting the food industry's progress to
reduce levels.
Natural extracts from olive and grape showed better anti-microbial
activity against a bacteria and yeast than three synthetic
antioxidants, showing their potential as food preservatives, says a
new study.
Unreliable organic supplies are stunting the growth of over half of
US organic food manufacturers, according to a new report by the
nation's industry association.
Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and
cured meats, may help heart attack survival and recovery, suggests
a new mice study from the US.
Natural extracts company Vitiva has announced its global launch of
a clean label preservative for processed fresh meat that protects
it from rancidity and undesirable organoleptic changes.
Trade show Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) kicks off today in
London, attracting 23,000 representatives from across
the industry and the latest innovations
in ingredients, formulation and processing techniques.
Breakfast products that are quick and easy to prepare remain the
most popular items chosen by moms with young children, revealing
that certain trends withstand time, according to the NPD Group.
Tapping into the ever-growing search for natural antioxidants to
prolong the shelf-life of foods, new research from Taiwan suggests
polyphenols from soybean could be added to the list.
A new natural extract claims to allow meat producers to extend the
shelf life of their products by keeping these looking and tasting
fresh for longer, according to manufacturer Kemin Food Ingredients.
Danisco is taking its natural food protection services to a new
level with the launch of a new label called Care4U, which combines
ingredients with advice and analytical support.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may consider revising its
regulations on salt, and has set a public hearing to examine the
possible implications of tighter limits.
The use of potassium, magnesium and calcium salts in place of
sodium chloride could lead to breads with 33 per cent less salt
than normal, with changes in texture and mouthfeel, according to
new research from South Africa.
Traditional herbal medicines from India may also offer a novel
source of antioxidants for the food industry for boosting both the
shelf-life and nutritional content of food, according to a new
review.
Tea, seemingly always in the headlines for its potential health
benefits, could also offer an interesting source of food
preservatives, Chinese researchers report.
Heavyweights in the bakery industry are this week showcasing their
latest innovations in Orlando, Florida, at the International Baking
Industry Exposition, where millions of dollars of deals are
expected to close over the next four...
DSM has become the latest citric acid producer to announce a price
increase, at a time when industry fears a shortage of Western-made
material unless costs can be passed on.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting
Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink
their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want
to grow sales over the next five...
An extract from leaves of the walnut tree (Juglans regia)
presented a potent ability to scavenge damaging reactive oxygen and
nitrogen species responsible for food spoilage, new research has
reported.
Vitiva has added new production lines to its natural extracts
facility, giving it 70 per cent more capacity, and is considering
acquiring another company so it can support demand with a second
facility.
The UK's FSA has issued its harshest judgement on the food
industry's use of artificial colour and preservatives yet,
following the publication of the Southampton study at the beginning
of the month, and is calling for action...
More than a thousand new food products claiming to be additive- and
preservative-free have been launched in the UK this year, according
to Mintel, representing almost a quarter of all launches and nearly
three times as many as any...
Danisco USA is introducing a new cultured dextrose for use in place
of chemical preservatives in refrigerated, heat-and-eat foods,
giving manufacturers greater scope to make clean-label products.
Jungbunzlauer has announced price increases affecting citric acid,
sodium citrate, gluconates and xanthan gum as it offsets its own
costs, an adjustment seen as aiding economic stability in the
marketplace.
The biggest trend in the UK market in recent years has been for
manufacturers and retailers to reduce the use of additives, as well
as replacing additives used with non-artificial alternatives, says
the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
The board of the European Food Standards Authority yesterday said
it plans to carve up the workload of its Additives and Food Contact
(AFC) panel between two new panels - one for food additives and the
other for food contact materials.
This comment was amended to correct a statement about bans
of additives in other countries. Some of the chemicals were
previously banned by Norway, Austria and Australia but those bans
have since been removed. Allura red AC, tartrazine...
The European Food Standards Authority has confirmed that it will be
considering the FSA-funded study on certain food additives and
children's behaviour as part of its current review of additive
safety.
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into allegations
that Chinese suppliers are dumping citric acid onto the market and
causing material injury to the European industry.
Concern stirred by publication of the Southampton study on food
additives and children's behaviour has ricocheted to the highest
echelons of British politics, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown
reportedly expressing his worry on...
Western citric acid producers are again hiking up their prices as
they struggle to meet costs, but they repeat their warnings that
the industry may soon be facing shortages.
The FSA has issued new advice on certain artificial additives
following research into a link with children's behaviour: that
eliminating them from the diet could have some benefits for
hyperactive kids or those with ADHD.
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