Archives for January 5, 2005

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Whole grain rice mix for gluten intolerant

Food scientists continue the challenge to come up with food ingredients suitable for consumers unable to eat wheat, rye or barley-based foods because of a reaction to the gluten protein found in these grains.

Dairy ingredients supplier selects special mixing equipment

Adams Food Ingredients, a subsidiary of leading Irish dairy firm Kerry Gold, has installed a new mixing vat which will allow it to halve production time for the manufacture of some of its dairy product ingredients, Tom Armitage reports.

Coca-Cola targets rural China

Coca-Cola has confirmed that construction has begun on a new bottling plant in the Zhangquiu City near Jinan, capital of Shandong Province in east China. The move is part of a trend whereby large food and drink companies are increasingly setting up...

Low-carb led 2004 food launches

Whatever misgivings some companies may have about the longevity of the low-carb trend, 2004 was a record year for no- and low-carb product launches.

Drinking pattern plays key role in stroke risk

Further evidence to support evidence of the harmful impact of heavy drinking on health as researchers find three or more alcoholic drinks a day considerably ramps up stroke risk in men.

Proteomic research to improve flour quality

An improvement in the quality of flour ingredients is the focus of new research by US government scientists who are taking a closer look at hundreds of different proteins in the wheat kernels.