Common gums may mask bitter taste of antioxidants
The common food gum CMC may mask the bitter taste of polyphenols and allow the formulation of foods for delivering the antioxidant compounds, suggests new research.
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USP seeks harmonized standards with scientific exchange program
US Pharmacopeia has launched a scientific exchange with the aim of harmonizing international standards for food ingredients and medicines, as global supply chains have become increasingly interlinked.
Apples deserve superfruit status, say Americans
Americans believe apples should take their place alongside blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates as 21st century superfruit, according to a new market survey Apples: The Next Superfruit, prepared by SupermarketGuru.com and The Lempert Report.
Exploring expectations beyond natural and organic
Consumers are moving beyond the terms ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ toward broader expectations of minimal processing and general healthfulness, according to a new report from The Hartman Group.
FDA food safety inspections and enforcement declining, auditors say
Federal inspections of food manufacturing facilities have declined over time, as have regulatory actions triggered by inspections, a government auditor reported on Wednesday.