Improved fruit flavors to taste more like the real thing
A flavor company says it has improved its pear and strawberry products to give them a more natural fruit taste to meet the demand in the US for natural foods and beverages.
Archives for July 8, 2008
Sugar beet pectin-protein nanoparticles show encapsulation potential
Using sugar beet pectin to coat proteins could lead to the formation of core-shell systems for use as encapsulators or fat replacers, suggests new research.
Health boom sets sales soaring for dark chocolate
The wave of health and wellness comes ashore for chocolate makers, with latest figures from Mintel showing the fresh healthier image for dark chocolate has brought a much-need, and strident, upward shift in sales for 2007.
Colourings to come with a warning
The European Parliament has adopted a legislative package that will see products containing any of six artificial colours labelled with a health warning for children.
UK seeks improved strategy for industry clarity
Food businesses have suffered from confusing government policies, said the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which hopes Prime Minister Brown's new strategy will provide greater clarity.
Magnesium ingredient targets beverages market
Israeli supplier Gadot Biochemical has launched a "stable dispersion" magnesium citrate blend that can be used in soy beverages to boost levels of a vital nutrient.