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Rennet-gelled protein for 'alternative' probiotic encapsulation
Scientists lift the lid on salt's hypertensive power
FDF defends industry against fat tax for chocolate
Spotlight again on cloned animals
Rice bran-soybean oil could offer trans-fat free shortenings: Study
Gelling of milk proteins using the food-approved enzyme rennet can produce microcapsules capable of encapsulating healthy ingredients like probiotics, says a new study from Germany...
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Scientists lift the lid on salt's hypertensive power
Salt may raise lead to hypertension by inhibiting the action of an enzyme linked to easing blood flow, says a new joint US-Chinese study...
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FDF defends industry against fat tax for chocolate
As the prospect of a fat tax on unhealthy food is raised once more, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has spoken out on behalf of the industry against calls for a tax on chocolate...
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Spotlight again on cloned animals
A review of cloning is underway at EFSA following a request from the European Commission for further advice on the implications of the technology for food safety, animal health and welfare and the environment...
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Rice bran-soybean oil could offer trans-fat free shortenings: Study
A blend of oils from rice bran and soybean could produce a plastic fat for use as a shortening as a trans-fat replacer, says new research from Korea...
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Portion size choice for confectionery 'widest it's ever been', says industry group
Black foods inspire flavour collection at Ungerer
Recession hit shoppers more choosy in meat department
Snapple prioritizes taste in HFCS-free tea
Tackling the growing issue of portion size for final products, much work has been achieved in the confectionery sector to satisfy consumer demand and promote choice, says industry association...
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Black foods inspire flavour collection at Ungerer
UK flavour maker Ungerer is introducing a new collection of flavours inspired entirely by foods and ingredient that are black in colour...
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Recession hit shoppers more choosy in meat department
More than half of US shoppers have changed their meat purchasing habits in the past year as they seek to get the best value deals in every trip to the grocery store, according to a new study...
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Snapple prioritizes taste in HFCS-free tea
Dr Pepper Snapple has released an all-natural version of its iced tea which uses high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) instead of sugar, but has denied that it was driven by trends for natural ingredients or any consumer choice to avoid HFCS...
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Cargill vs Chavez: Clash of the rice titans
Selling the wrong kind of rice in a country that has a track record of nationalisation could do more than derail Cargill's operations in Venezuela. It could impact investments across South America, and make the continent less able to weather the economic slump...
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IFT to discuss nano food uses in London
Indonesian food agency confirms melamine contamination
Intertek claims rapid method to detect packaging chemical
EDA claims 'imitation' dairy setting back nutrient profiling
Tortilla manufacturer shut down by FDA injunction
A seminar to be held in London on 30 April will explore the latest developments in nanotechnology, and its potential for use in the food industry...
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Indonesian food agency confirms melamine contamination
Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) confirmed last week claims that certain snack products are contaminated with melamine, reports The Jakarta Post...
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Intertek claims rapid method to detect packaging chemical
A new method can detect the presence of the chemical 4-Methylbenzophenone (4-MBP) in food packaging in 24 hours, thus ensuring food manufacturers and packaging companies can avoid supply chain problems, claims Intertek...
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EDA claims 'imitation' dairy setting back nutrient profiling
Further development of functional and added-value dairy products could be setback by current European proposals for legislating health and nutrition claims within the bloc, claims the European Dairy Association (EDA)...
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Tortilla manufacturer shut down by FDA injunction
A US tortilla manufacturer has been shut down over repeated violations, claims the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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