Milk prebiotics for pet food
15 March, 2021Milk oligosaccharide, a supplement which is on trend for infant formulas, may be beneficial for cats and dogs when added to pet food.
A pinch of MSG instead of salt to reduce sodium intake?
14 August, 2020A new study hopes to change consumer perceptions about a highly researched but controversial flavour enhancer — monosodium glutamate (MSG).
FSANZ call for comment on additive to preserve beverages
07 August, 2020FSANZ is calling for comment on an application that will allow a new type of additive, sourced from a mushroom called 'sweet osmanthus ear', to preserve beverages.
Food additives guidebook published
23 April, 2020Food Additives and Human Health is a detailed guide to the world of food additives commonly used in the food processing and manufacturing industry.
Kimchi fermentation research
20 April, 2020Researchers have found the source of lactic acid bacteria involved in the fermentation of kimchi, to aid the production of standardised kimchi.
CSPI waves goodbye to Salt Institute
12 March, 2019Center for Science in the Public Interest has welcomed the news that the Salt Institute will close at the end of March, stating it "will not be missed".
Multi-syllable ingredients and chemophobia
04 February, 2019In consumers' minds the terms 'clean label' and 'natural' mean 'safe', but this simply isn't correct.
Comment invited on wine additive
18 September, 2018FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit potassium polyaspartate as a food additive in wine.
Scientists develop natural plant-based preservative
20 August, 2018NTU scientists have found an organic food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives, keeping food fresh for longer.
USDA divides the organic industry with carrageenan decision
10 April, 2018Carrageenan, a common food stabiliser, has been the subject of debate after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has defied advisors and supported its continued use in US organic foods.
Submissions welcome for new additive category for coconut milk products
13 February, 2018Following regulatory uncertainty about food additive permissions for coconut milk products, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting submissions on a suggested new food additive category.
Fumoir Grizzly prevents fish from growing Listeria
16 January, 2018Fumoir Grizzly has developed the M35 bacteriocin, known as Bac M35, which protects fish from growing Listeria monocytogenes and acts as a food preservative.
Managing additive doses in personalised food
18 October, 2017ViscoTec suggests the key to creating personalised food is ensuring the aromas, colouring and probiotics are all dosed precisely.
Freudenberg invests in natural food additives
13 October, 2017Capol, part of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Business Group, has announced it is acquiring Colarôme, a specialist in natural food additives.
DuPont Danisco GRINDSTED GELLAN MAS 100 label-friendly stabiliser for dairy-free drinks
06 July, 2017GRINDSTED GELLAN MAS 100 — otherwise known as gellan gum — is a label-friendly stabiliser for non-dairy beverages made with pulses, grains, nuts and plant-derived protein.
