NutraSweet to cease aspartame and L-phenylalanine production
30 September, 2014NutraSweet has announced it will shut down its aspartame and L-phenylalanine production plant by the end of 2014 as part of a move to exit the aspartame segment of its business.
Premium fragrant rice developed for Australian conditions
10 September, 2014A new premium rice variety has been developed for Australia. Topaz rice will be available to rice growers in October 2014.
Super sweet sugar substitutes aren't
08 September, 2014 by Matt SwayneThe taste of common sugar substitutes is often described as being much more intense than sugar, but participants in a recent study indicated that these non-nutritive sugar substitutes are no sweeter than the real thing.
Push for healthier food is an opportunity for additive manufacturers
21 August, 2014A report on the global additives market has concluded that while synthetic food additives have been falling out of favour, demands for reductions in sugar, salt and saturated fat levels present new opportunities for manufacturers of food additives.
Fungus-based meat substitutes and the FDA
19 August, 2014As the body responsible for food additive safety in the US, the FDA should have removed fungus-based meat products from sale years ago according to the CSPI.
Fighting food fraud in the saffron market
19 August, 2014Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. But as an object of desire it can also be a victim of fraud. A number of ISO standards have been developed to help fight against this fraud and assist quality saffron producers.
Salt's sweet spot - Goldilocks dilemma
18 August, 2014Two reports from a global collaborative study involving hundreds of investigators from 18 countries are shaking up conventional wisdom around salt consumption.
Would you like genetically edited fruit in a bowl on your table?
15 August, 2014 by Janette WoodhouseConsumers are notoriously chary about 'genetically modified' foods. Would they be equally cautious about 'genetically edited' produce?
Naturex cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers
04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: NaturexNaturex has expanded its portfolio of natural solutions for shelf-life extension with a range of cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers for meat and poultry products.
Super spaghetti and other dietary fibre futures
28 July, 2014Super spaghetti is just one of the items on the plate of Adelaide researchers as they develop better quality pasta with improved health benefits.
Gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free
11 July, 2014Individual nutritional lifestyle choices are changing the bakery market in developed countries like Germany.
Enhanced wholegrains: nature's best superfood
30 June, 2014
With consumers becoming increasingly health conscious, the demand for cereal and bread products with wholegrains will continue to increase - placing pressure on food manufacturers to incorporate new superfoods in their products to keep up with consumer demands.
DSM clear carotenoid solutions
29 June, 2014 | Supplied by: DSM Nutritional ProductsDSM has released its clear carotenoid solutions. The nature-identical colourants that are part of the clear carotenoid solutions allow for the replacement of azo dyes, which can help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural-looking, transparent beverages.
Naturex cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers
27 June, 2014 | Supplied by: NaturexNaturex has released a range of cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers. Naturally packed with organic acids that aid food preservation, the acerola cherry-derived ingredients open up opportunities for natural preservation solutions in the meat and poultry industry.
Kalsec Fusionary Heat ingredients
24 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Connell Brothers Company LtdKalsec has available a line of heat-delivery products, which combine pungency with other flavours including savoury, sour, sweet and tangy.
