protein
November 2011
Sweeteners Will stevia live up to the hype? Having gained EU approval, food innovation consultant Alice Pegg goes in the search of the answer to the all-important question. You batter believe it New research projects at Campden BRI are helping to shed light on the functionality of bakery ingredients. Dr Sarab Sahi explains. Regulatory update […]
EU ban on DSM: ‘Common sense has gone out the window’
A New EU regulation on the labelling of desinewed meat has left the UK with little choice but to comply. However, the move will have a huge impact on both producers and manufacturers, says the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA). The European Commission has asked that a moratorium be put in place on the production […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Good Whey to go
European whey manufacturer Volac has launched its own range of branded products. Trading under The Good Whey Company, Volac says it will be expanding understanding of the role of dietary protein in the maintenance of a lean body mass, and how this can help to maintain an active lifestyle. “Our consumer understanding is based on […]
Linpac hopes for split pack hit
Multi-material packaging manufacturer Linpac Packaging has developed a range of split packs for both fresh and cooked meats in a bid, it says, to help consumers reduce the food waste they generate at home. The packs, which allow contents to be divided into separate portion-size compartments in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), mean consumers can store […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pigeonpea solution to world hunger?
Scientists have cracked the genetic code of the humble pigeonpea – known as ‘poor people’s meat’ because of its high protein content – making it the potential key to helping feed the world, according to experts meeting next week at the World Agricultural Forum Congress 2011 in Brussels. Following years of analysis by a global […]
Synergy cracks coconut
In a move to combat rising coconut milk costs, savoury ingredients firm Synergy is launching its Coconut Booster for savoury applications, which it says offers manufacturers a clean label and cost-effective way to tap into demand for Pan Asian and Thai-based flavours. According to the firm, Coconut Booster uses proprietary milk protein and natural flavouring […]
Pressing ahead with Danish biogas project
A project to establish a new biogas plant to supply Arla’s production plant at Videbæk, Denmark, is now entering a new phase. Arla Foods amba and Xergi say they have established a basis for decisions for the construction of a biogas plant, which is to supply the processes at Danmarks Protein (DP) and Arinco with […]
Green light for new labelling rules
MEPs have voted in favour of new rules on food labelling in a bid, they say, to help consumers make better informed, healthier choices. Labels will now have to spell out a food’s energy content as well as fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugar, protein and salt levels, in a way that makes them easy for […]
Alpaca snack hits US
A new snack made from alpaca meat has been declared ‘innovation of the week’ by Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics. The manufacturer of La Pacos Alpaca Jerky, which has just hit supermarket shelves in the US, claim that the product is healthier than traditional beef jerky as alpaca meat is leaner. “Alpaca meat is an unusual […]
Buckwheat analysis breakthrough
RSSL says it has further extended its scope for allergen testing by validating a method for analysis of buckwheat. Though not on the EU list of allergens that must be declared, buckwheat is a known and serious allergen in Japan, and clinical reports expose several cases in Europe, says RSSL. “Buckwheat is important because it […]
RSSL reveals casein test breakthrough
RSSL has revealed that it has now validated a new test kit to detect the milk protein casein in highly processed foods. This is hugely significant since many of the test kits on the market can’t detect highly processed proteins, yet these proteins can still remain allergenic for susceptible individuals, says the analysis and testing […]
Spotlight on food labelling plans
Food labels should include mandatory nutritional information, including on artificial trans fats and the country of provenance, Environment Committee MEPs said this week. The committee amended draft EU legislation to ensure that labels are ‘legible, do not mislead, and provide the information that consumers need to make choices’. The draft legislation, voted at the second […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Carbery reports strong results
Global food ingredients manufacturer Carbery Group reports a 22% rise in turnover in 2010, with revenues of £197 million (€224.3m). The group says it benefited from stronger consumer demand for nutritional-based food and beverages in key overseas markets, continued recovery of global dairy prices in 2010 and successful positioning in new regions. “Carbery Group’s performance […]
Cracking news on egg cholesterol content
A new US study has revealed that the cholesterol content of eggs – which was previously believed to be a health risk – is much lower now than ten years ago. Eggs also contain more vitamin D, which helps protect the bones, preventing diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets. Researchers say the reason eggs have […]