Maple flakes marketed for sweetness, texture in processed foods
A Canadian maple syrup manufacturer is introducing a new line of maple flakes, designed to add flavor, sweetness and texture to products such as baked goods and cereal.
Archives for April 10, 2007
Glycemic load has no long term impact on weight loss, study
Low glycemic and high glycemic diets could result an equal level of weight loss in the long term, according to new research.
Mars seeks to protect cocoa extract from Spanish competition
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical, alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the United States.
ADM to build new oils and fats R&D centre in Hamburg
Archer Daniel Midland has announced plans to build a European R&D Centre in Germany to develop new oil and fat technologies for the food and bio-fuels sectors and help improve existing ones.
Scientists look to hibiscus as ingredient source
Oil extracted from the seeds of hibiscus plants is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids, and could offer interesting applications for industry, says new research from Spain.
Cargill culture makes ripened cheese smell fruity
Cargill is introducing a new aromatic cheese culture to create subtle fruity aromas in the rind and mould of ripened cheese, a quality said to be sought after by consumers.