Food Ingredients & Food Science - Additives, Flavours, Starch
WEBCSM Ingredients and Italcandati join forces to create Vitalfood. €8.1bn and 25,000 jobs predicted from alt-protein boom. Mondelēz International snaps up stake in 'healthier' doughnut brand. Consumers are rejecting fat-free foods and beverages – what does this mean for manufacturers? Daily news on food ingredients, flavours, starch and food ...
No safety concern for emulsifier E 471 but EU should tighten up ...
WEBNov 13, 2017 · In the evaluation , EFSA scientists said there is no safety concern when E 471 is used in foods at the reported uses, and there is no need to set a numerical acceptable daily intake (ADI). The data it looked at did not suggest any potential for genotoxic, carcinogenic or reprotoxic effects, it said. However, E …
Food colours: Why do they matter?
WEBFeb 14, 2013 · The idea is simple enough: Food colours are added to foods to change their colour and appearance – often to help consumers find them more appealing. Colouring compounds can be natural compounds, man-made (or synthetic) dyes that have been shown to be safe to add to foods, or full extracts of …
Sweet proteins: How they compare as sweeteners
WEBAug 29, 2024 · When upscaled, they can be an alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. There are approximately 200 sweet proteins, according to Ilan Samish, CEO of Israeli designer protein manufacturer Amai Proteins. Of these, seven are ‘hyper-sweet’, meaning that they are between 700-3000 times sweeter than sugar on …
How plant-based foods can regain their market strength
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Plant-based ‘meat’ sales have bombed by at least 13% over the last two years, recent Good Food Institute (GFI) stats show. Other data outlets show similar declines across western markets where the category had previously been in growth, such as +21% between 2020 and 2022 to €5.8bn, according to the GFI.
Why sugar and why so much? WHO investigates the food …
WEBDec 6, 2017 · Entitled Incentives and disincentives for reducing sugar in manufactured foods: an exploratory supply chain analysis , the report looks at the sugar supply chain from farm to fork including its trade and processing, the manufacture of finished products and the retail space, and makes a number of recommendations to policy-makers and manufacturers to reduce Europe’s sweet tooth.
Europe’s booming Halal food and drink sales opportunity
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Getty. Halal food and drink sales in Europe are open for significant growth as Muslim – and other – consumer bases grow and demand more new and exciting permissible products from the industry. Europe’s halal food and beverage market has an estimated worth of $15.5bn and is growing at a CAGR of 5.61%, with a …
Nutrients and metabolic pathways needed by Salmonella …
WEBMay 13, 2014 · Glucose is a major nutrient used by Salmonella Typhimurium during infection in humans, according to research. Salmonella converts glucose to pyruvate in a process called glycolysis, which also releases energy needed to fuel growth and reproduction. A source of energy and nutrition is vital, and knowing what Salmonella uses could inform new ...
Is ultra-processed food unhealthy and other key facts?
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Processed and ultra-processed foods are not all unhealthy. The terms ‘processed’ and ‘ultra-processed’ are used to describe how a food is made and not its nutritional value. Food and drink manufacture relies on processing and additives to ensure food safety. Preservatives, emulsifiers and antioxidants help to extend shelf life.
Clean-label plant-based meat: Is it possible?
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Whole-cut plant-based brand Juicy Marbles has also said its baby ribs, made with ‘one of the cleanest labels in the plant-based space,’ will be available in EU retailers by the end of the year. The recipe contains essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12, and is free of additives and preservatives, say the company.