Danisco launches green tea 'flavour protector'
Danisco is looking to benefit from growing interest in natural antioxidants with the launch of Guardian green tea extracts.
Archives for February 9, 2007
FSA asks: When was your first goji?
The UK's Food Standards agency is seeking evidence of whether goji berries were consumed in the European Union before May 1997 - a factor that which will determine their novel foods status and could impact availability of the superfruit.
Danone loses appeal in EU cartel case
France's Danone must pay a €42m fine for its role in a cartel in Belgium, an EU court has ruled, backing Commission plans to get tough on repeat offenders.
Caffeinated drinks may protect elderly against heart disease
Over-65s who drink four or more caffeinated beverages every day may reduce their risk of heart disease by a whopping 53 per cent, suggests research from the US.
Prairie Orchard Farms to branch into omega-3 chickens
A Canadian meat producer is trying to yoke together omega-3 fatty acids to add to chicken in a way that will boost the meat's functional value without affecting taste, as the company strives to label its products accordingly.
Safe and sustainable bio-resin eyes commercialisation
A naturally epoxised oil from Ethiopia's vernonia weed could provide food and drink processors with a safe and sustainable substitute for the resin used to line packaging.
Small amounts of guar gum for stronger whey gels, study
Adding about 0.1 per cent guar gum to whey protein gel boosted gel strength twelve-fold, says new research from Ireland.
ADM launches functional wheat protein isolates
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has launched a range of functional wheat protein isolates designed to enhance the taste, texture and appearance of cereal products.