Salt reduction benefits may go beyond blood pressure: Study
27-Jan-2009 - Reducing the intake of salt from the diet may improve the health of blood...
Vitiva moves into UK market
20-Jan-2009 - Slovenian ingredients firm Vitiva has spied great potential in the natural-hungry UK market, and has...
Heart study to keep pressure on salt reduction targets: Study
16-Jan-2009 - As food formulators continue to reformulate for lower salt foods, a Harvard-led study adds...
Natural extract matches synthetics for meat preservation
13-Jan-2009 - Polyphenol-rich extracts from grape seed have potential as a natural antioxidant in meat patties,...
Gum plus ions may cut fat and salt in meats: Study
19-Dec-2008 - A combination of gellan gum and magnesium chloride may lead to low-fat, low salt meat...
Vitiva pitches Inolens for citrus flavours
11-Dec-2008 - Vitiva is introducing a new version of Inolens rosemary extract to protect citrus flavours in...
Black radish extract may replace sulphur dioxide for wine: study
09-Dec-2008 - An extract of black radish (Raphanus niger) may provide a natural alternative to sulphur...
Chinese citric acid duties will not halt imports
04-Dec-2008 - European producers of citric acid and monosodium glutamate have this week received long-term assurance that...
Beverages meet legal preservative limits, says UK survey
25-Nov-2008 - Soft drinks on sale in the UK were seen to have a near 100 per...
Vitiva pitches rosemary extract to counter rancid fish
12-Nov-2008 - Vitiva is introducing a new grade of its Inolens 4 rosemary extract which it says...
UK salt concern at a five year low, FSA survey
07-Nov-2008 - UK consumers have worried less about salt and additives this year and more about saturated...
Purac takes lactic acid message direct to consumers
28-Oct-2008 - Purac has launched an effort to assure consumers that lactic acid is a safe and...
Mushroom extract may stabilise meat colour: Study
09-Oct-2008 - An extract from the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes may stabilise the natural colour of meat,...
Rosemary as antioxidant up for regulatory inclusion
07-Oct-2008 - Antioxidant rosemary extracts are expected to be included in existing regulation on food additives while...
Sweeteners and seaweed science stand out during September
02-Oct-2008 - Studies reporting stevia’s photo-stability in beverages, Splenda’s effect on gut bacteria, and seaweed’s potential as...
Cinnamon-essential oil shows shelf-life extension
30-Sep-2008 - Essential oils from cinnamon may inhibit the growth of micro-organisms by as much as 60...
Dried plums offer natural antioxidants for beef: Study
24-Sep-2008 - Antioxidant-rich dried plums may be a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for boneless beef roasts,...
No additives or preservatives lead label claims: Mintel
23-Sep-2008 - Food products with ‘no additives/ preservatives’ claims are leading the way in European and international...
Seaweed granules may replace salt in foods
23-Sep-2008 - Seaweed may hold the key to reducing salt in foods without affecting the shelf life...
Annatto may replace nitrites in cured meats, study
11-Sep-2008 - Nitrites, much maligned additives in cured meats, may be replaced by the red-orange-yellow natural colourant...
Sedge extracts may be natural additives for food
04-Sep-2008 - Extracts from sedge plants (Carex distachya) are rich in antioxidants and could offer industry an...
Honey replaces additives in French salad dressing: study
02-Sep-2008 - Antioxidant-rich honey may protect against spoilage in salad dressings, and naturally sweeten the condiment, according...
Hot topic
What to do with waste?
29-Aug-2008 - By-products from food production pose a major problem to industry. FoodNavigator is seeking your views...
Natural preservative knowledge lags behind demand, warns authority
20-Aug-2008 - Research on natural food preservatives is lagging behind market demand for replacements for synthetic ones...
Post-restructure Purac brings results for CSM
13-Aug-2008 - CSM is counting the returns from its restructuring programme, with an increase in sales for...
