A new soybean oil trait that can deliver improved nutritional
benefits and is more versatile than tradition soybean oil products
has been created by DuPont's Pioneer Hi-Bred unit.
US ingredient giant Cargill is expanding its line of high oleic
canola products, on the back of customer demand for oils and
shortenings with no trans fat and low levels of saturated fat.
Consumer awareness of 'bad' fats is at an all-time high, but people
are still lacking key information to better understand what they
eat, according to a new survey by the American Heart Association
(AHA).
Despite the ban on the use of trans fats in New York City
restaurants, some fast food restaurants are still serving up trans
fat fried food, says a new survey from the Center for Science in
the Public Interest (CSPI).
European ingredients firm Cognis is using the IFT event in Chicago
this week as a platform to launch a variety of new products on the
US market, including emulsifiers, aerating agents and a 'natural'
mold inhibitor.
Independent testing of trans fat oil alternatives has revealed that
the performance and taste of the more 'heart-healthy' oils matches
or exceeds those of partially hydrogenated oils.
Danisco is adding a new ingredient to its Dimodan NH line of
emulsifiers to tap further into the move towards hydrogenation-free
products - this time in oil and fat applications like as margarines
and spreads.
The Canadian canola industry has said it expects to more than
double production of the crop by 2015, and is counting on increased
demand for heart-healthy oils to help it reach its objectives.
Indonesia's leading cooking oil producer witnessed surging share
prices on its Singapore trading debut yesterday, as investors
sought to capitalize on growing interest in the country's palm oil
sector.
Oil from genetically modified sunflowers has increased stability
against oxidation, giving them a longer shelf life, as well as
having an improved health profile, suggests new research.
Consuming trans fats could lead to infertility in women, according
to new research, findings that are set to place even more pressure
on food manufacturers already battling to remove the unhealthy fats
from their product formulations.
Interesterified fats, seen by some as alternatives to unhealthy
trans fats, may also raise blood sugar levels and decrease insulin
levels, as well as adversely affecting so-called 'good' cholesterol
levels, says a new US-Malaysian...
Leading US peanut supplier Golden Peanut Company is expanding into
the peanut oil market, with the start up this month of a new multi
million-dollar oil refinery.
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
The recent ban of trans fat from some restaurant menus could be the
beginning of a major shift in how restaurants might have an effect
on consumer eating habits, says a market research firm.
There's no way but out for heart-damaging trans fatty acids, and
procrastinators in the food industry will achieve nothing by
delaying reformulation other than lagging behind in the game as the
rest of the world waves goodbye.
Leading Mexican style fast food firm Taco Bell is the latest
foodservice chain to announce a transition to trans fat free
cooking oils, marking another step in the nationwide campaign to
remove the artery-clogging fats from the food...
Test results of oleic acid-rich soybean varieties are in, and the
results are very positive, say the researchers behind the new
varieties, giving industry access to new soybean oils with improved
health profiles.
A nationwide campaign to remove artery-clogging trans fatty acids
from the US food chain received another significant boost today,
after popular fast food franchise Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
announced it is to switch to non-trans...
Trans fats remain a vague health risk for most American consumers,
who will often not choose to avoid these at the expense of
convenience, price and taste, according to new research.
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for
its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue
is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged
away from food processors for...
Rising health concerns and demand for low-fat foods is set to drive
demand for food emulsifiers, according to a recent report by market
researcher Frost & Sullivan.
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be
avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls
that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
Dow AgroSciences yesterday announced that it is to increase
production of its trans fat free canola and sunflower oils on the
back of an increased demand as food manufacturers strive to churn
out healthier products.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have discovered a
way to speed up the identification of low-linolenic soybean
varieties, findings that could contribute to increased production
of low-trans fat soy oil.
A full-page ad in the New York Times encourages consumers to steer
clear of palm oil, claiming increased demand for the ingredient is
driving the orangutan towards extinction.
Europe should follow Denmark's example and force food makers to
clearly label the presence of trans fats, a move that would bring
huge health benefits and bring European labelling into line with
the US.
When it comes to trans fats, "there will be a lot more awareness
raising this year," according to the Californian attorney who
successfully sued both Kraft and McDonald's over their use of trans
fats, and who revealed...
Food giant Kraft has reduced the trans fat content in around 650 of
its products, in time for the 1 January labeling deadline, which
will require all food companies to label the amount of trans-fat in
their products.
Palm oil is a "reasonable alternative" to trans fatty acids,
according to an independent group of nutrition, medical and
manufacturing experts who examined the oil's functionality in food
products and possible impacts...
Cereal giant Kellogg is to reformulate some of its products with a
low linolenic soybean oil in an effort to reduce or eliminate trans
fatty acids while also minimizing the saturated fat content of the
products, the company announced...
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has expanded its range of low trans
fats, which it claims will allow manufacturers of baked goods to
produce healthier formulations with good functionality.
Biotech giant Monsanto is to develop new versions of its reduced
trans-fat Vistive soybean with the aim of improving shelf life and
flavor of soy oil, lowering saturated fat content and enhancing the
bean with Omega-3.
Growing concern over trans fats is spilling into the restaurant
sector, triggering fears that cooking oil suppliers and restaurants
are not adapting quickly enough to consumer demands.
The Californian attorney who sued both Kraft and McDonald's over
trans-fats tells FoodNavigator-USA.com how he forced the
issue onto the front pages, and what his next plan of action is.
ADM's promotion of two innovative ingredients at the IFT conference
this week illustrates how health awareness and regulatory concerns
have shot up the industry's priority list, writes Anthony
Fletcher.