Nuts, but not for much longer
Scientists warn this week that our traditional christmas snack of brazil nuts might not be for much longer if intensive harvesting practices continue in 'persistently exploited' areas.
Archives for December 19, 2003
Pectins expansion for Danisco
In response to an increasing worldwide demand for pectin, Danish ingredients company Danisco is to expand its Czech production capacity by 40 per cent to accommodate an expected growth rate of 5-6 per cent on the world market.
Cut the sugars to beat cancer-causing compound
Potatoes with low levels of reducing sugars could be the answer to fighting the formation of the potentially carcinogenic compound acrylamide in foods.