Ajinomoto seeks chilli extract EU novel foods approval
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Ajinomoto has filed a novel foods application with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for a synthetic chilli pepper extract the Japanese supplier says has weight management potential. Related news |
Metallic tasting pine nuts are from illegitimate Chinese sources
‘Counterfeit' pine nuts may be the reason why consumers have been experiencing ‘pine mouth’, according to a statement made by the Danish food authority Fødevarestyrelsen.
Kerry plans expansion in emerging markets
Kerry Group’s strong interim performance has prompted the Irish ingredients and finished product firm to raise its earnings forecast, with more investment planned in emerging regions.
Aussie-EU wine deal to protect Champagne and Port
Australian wine producers have pledged to phase out the use of important European names like Champagne and Port as part of a new wine agreement with the EU.
Breakthrough may help PLA take the heat from hot-filled apps
US researchers are claiming a breakthrough that could boost the heat resistance of bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) sufficiently, allowing it to be used in hundreds of new packaging applications.
SDA soybean oil effective for omega-3 blood level boost
Daily consumption of a soybean oil rich in stearidonic acid (SDA) increased levels of omega-3 in blood cells after 12 weeks, says a new study from Monsanto and Solae.
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California finally rejects bisphenol A ban from FoodProductionDaily.com
The Californian Senate has thrown out a bill to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials for young children in a close vote earlier this week.
Project to quantify stability of natural food colours from FoodNavigator.com
Food research group Leatherhead is in the final stages of a testing project on natural food colours, which it expects will provide clear guidance on the stability and shelf-life of the ingredients.
Lonza’s L-carnitine may reduce diabetes during pregnancy from NutraIngredients.com
Daily supplements of L-carnitine tartrate during pregnancy may decrease levels of free fatty acids linked to insulin resistance and gestational diabetes, says a new study.
Vanilla flavoured gum may cut nicotine withdrawal effects, study from ConfectioneryNews.com
New research from the US shows that some flavours of chewing gum are effective in reducing the negative effects associated with nicotine withdrawal such as anxiety.
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Chinese flower buds offer natural yellow pigment
Extracts from the Chinese flower Sophora japonica L may provide a natural, antioxidant-rich yellow pigment for the use in foods, according to new research...
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