Archives for November 4, 2009

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Colour specialist branches into burnt sugar flavour

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Specialist food colouring company DD Williamson has developed a natural acid-stable burnt sugar flavour, which it says responds to demand for clean-label flavours in beverages and sauces.

Industry backs bisphenol A safety in can linings

By Rory Harrington

The use of bisphenol A (BPA) in can linings is both safe and vital for food protection, a host of industry bodies and companies have said in rejecting the conclusions of a report calling for a ban on the chemical.

Lychee extract may trim waist fat: Study

By Stephen Daniells

An extract from lychees may reduce abdominal fat in people with metabolic syndrome, a lead to improvements in overall health, says a new study from Japan.