Archives for December 19, 2005

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Christmas feature

The chemistry of delicious

If only they taught chemistry in schools as it happens at Christmas tables across Europe. For here lies the secret of delicious. Come next weekend, the centrepiece from north to south will be a roast. A British turkey, a German goose, a French roast...

Brazil softens blow for InBev amid job cuts in Europe

By  staff reporter

Protests hit the headquarters of Belgian brewing giant InBev as the brewer continues to cut back European brewing facilities, but the group's strong foothold in Latin America is keeping the future bright.

EFSA starts aspartame study evaluation

By  staff reporter

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has received the primary data for Ramazzini Foudation's recent study on the sweetener aspartame and is commencing its risk assessment as a matter of priority.

Danisco cultures keep up good growth

By  Dominique Patton

Danisco's cultures are seeing strong organic growth thanks to growing demand from fresh dairy for innovative products and probiotics.

Christmas feature

Wassail away your Christmas

Forget the family 'bored' games this Christmas. It's time to get down to the local orchard with a slice of toast, a loaded gun and a big bowl of steaming Wassail for some real festive tradition.

Food temperature affects taste, reveal scientists

By  Lorraine Heller

A new study reveals why our taste perception is enhanced as the temperature of food and beverage products increases, explaining why beer is more bitter and ice cream is sweeter when consumed warm.