Whey protein sees demand from functional drinks
The whey protein industry looks set to profit from the functional beverage trend as manufacturers say they have seen a surge in demand for their ingredients.
Archives for November 16, 2007
No safety concerns over neotame, says EFSA
Neotame has moved a step closer to being approved for use in the European Union as a sweetener and flavour enhancer, following a positive safety opinion from EFSA.
Court rules against Germany in the great garlic debate
Yesterday's landmark decision by the European Court of Justice, ruling Germany failed to fulfil its obligations concerning the free movement of goods by refusing to import garlic extract powder capsules, has paved the way for European harmonisation.
Groups attack California veto cloned food labeling
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to veto a bill that would have required the labeling of foods from cloned animals has attracted fierce opposition from consumer groups.
Vitamin C and dairy linked to less abdominal weight
An increased intake of vitamin C and dairy could reduce the accumulation of weight around the abdomen, reported to increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease, suggests a new study.
Wal-Mart sustainability programme faces criticism
Wal-Mart's sustainability programme, which is forcing manufacturers worldwide to reduce their environmental impact, has come under heavy criticism from a coalition of international labour and civic organisations for being "unsustainable".
National Starch brings pre-gelatinised flour to Europe
National Starch introduced an extension to its Homecraft range of functional flours to the European market at FIE this year called Express 760, aimed at building viscosity and texture in instant and ready-to-heat foods.
Banana skins could offer cheap pectin from waste
Tapping into the trend for alternative sources of pectin, researchers based in Belgium and Cameroon, have reported that pectin from banana skin could find application as a gelling agent.