News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
An increased intake of trans-fatty acids may raise the risk of breast cancer by 75 per cent, suggest the results from the French part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
A natural preservative can help extend the shelf-life of baked products as well as maintain fresh flavor profile, according to its manufacturer Vitiva.
French ingredients company Roquette hopes to tap into Russia's growing food market with its opening of a new sales subsidiary in Moscow.
Ingredient firm Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its branded coconut ingredient, which the firm says can be used in functional foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics to support healthy cell growth.
Three major ingredients companies are alleging that Canadian and Chinese citric acid producers are 'dumping' the ingredient onto the US market at unfair prices, causing damage to the US industry.
Lycopene from natural sources and as a food colour would likely be within the ADI for most people, concludes EFSA, but its use in beverages is high and young children may consume more.