Call for comment on food processing aid
08 November, 2024FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to amend the Code to permit the use of a processing aid for the production of sc-FOS from sucrose.
Lowering salt targets for processed food in the US
16 August, 2024In an effort to reduce sodium intake in the US, the FDA has proposed Phase II of its voluntary sodium reduction targets, which are focused on processed food.
Modified pectin gels well for low-sugar products
18 July, 2024Using high-pressure processing (HPP) treatment, US scientists have developed a pectin that can gel well in low-sugar products and still be scalable for commercial production.
Health Star Rating system changes suggested
11 July, 2024Making simple changes to the Health Star Rating system to factor in ultra-processing could lower the high scores currently assigned to many unhealthy foods.
Acidic sensory study reveals subset of adult 'sour likers'
01 May, 2024A study by Penn State researchers revealed that roughly one in eight adults like intensely sour sensations.
Rice being explored as a 'clean label' thickener
04 April, 2024Polyphenols and proteins from pigmented waxy rice are being explored as a natural alternative to modified starch, which could have future uses for cereals, pudding or pasta.
Cereal fortification: can it address anaemia?
25 March, 2024Research has shown that food fortification, particularly infant cereal fortification, can reduce iron deficiency among infants aged 6+ months.
FDA to ban food additive BVO
08 November, 2023The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which has already been banned in Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
US food additives study reveals 10% increase
15 March, 2023A US study reveals manufacturers have increased additives in packaged foods and beverages, but noted a decrease in added flavours in carbonated soft drinks.
Bland strawberries? Pesticides may be to blame
28 February, 2023According to a study in ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, certain pesticides may be responsible for subdued flavour and sweetness in berries.
Prinova Europe PlantGuard AM antimicrobial preservative
14 November, 2022Prinova Europe has launched a plant-based antimicrobial that can inhibit the growth of yeasts, moulds and bacteria.
FDA grants approval for spirulina extract in beverages
11 November, 2022GNT has secured FDA approval for the use of spirulina extract in beverages, enabling manufacturers to achieve vibrant blue shades while maintaining clean labels.
Optimising the identification of key odourants in food
02 August, 2022A research team in Germany has developed an optimised technique for the isolation of volatile food compounds, which is particularly important for odourant analysis of food.
New partnership to see prebiotic ingredient on ANZ shores
28 October, 2021The prebiotic ingredient Bimuno might soon be distributed to food manufacturers after a partnership was announced with a local distributor.
Common food preservative could harm immune system
30 March, 2021The chemical is used in popular snack foods such as Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and Cheez-Its, among many others.
