Casein offers natural nano-encapsulation potential
The natural ability of the milk protein, casein, to form nano-sized micelles offers huge potential to nano-encapsulate sensitive ingredients, say researchers from Israel.
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Açai berries top the antioxidant rankings, says study
The Amazonian palm berry, also known as açai, has the highest ORAC antioxidant values of any food, says a new study, but the researchers suggest that such values are dependent on the drying technique and not applicable to other commercially available...
Galactic raises global lactic acid prices
Lactic acid producer Galactic has announced a round of price increases designed to cope with rocketing production costs.
Finnish study links salt intake to obesity
Scientists from Finland have claimed that comprehensive salt reduction would be a potentially powerful means to combat obesity, linked to lower consumption of high-energy beverages.
ABF blames profit drop on sugar shake-up
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a 21 per cent drop in operating profit on European sugar industry reform and significantly higher energy costs.
Cargill taps North Dakota barley farmers
Representatives from Cargill Malt in North Dakota are meeting barley farmers across the state to discuss the benefits of grower contracts.
Mars chocolate lowers cholesterol, study
Mars' CocoaVia nutritional chocolate bar range has had its healthy image boosted by a new study indicating that the product actively reduces cholesterol levels.
New Palatinit launch focuses on energy drinks market
Ingredients company Palatinit is to launch its palatinose slow release carbohydrate in the Russian food sector as it looks to exploit growing demand for energy drinks and snacks in the country.