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Could a food additive cause coeliac disease?
Research suggests a link between coeliac disease and a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods.
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A ‘bran’ new way to preserve using natural ingredients
Researchers are developing new ways to replace synthetic antioxidants and use natural waste products, such as bran, in preserving healthy food for longer.
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‘Sustainable palm oil choices should be easier for consumers’ says University of Cambridge study
A Cambridge study has stated that consumers need to have easier choices when it come to palm oil, and that the use and publicity of ecolabels could help...
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Hitting that sweet spot
With the clean-label drive showing no evidence of slowing down, confection and chocolate manufacturers are adapting to a changing market. Environmental concerns, health concerns and sustainability may be priorities for today’s consumers, but flavour and innovation have never been more important. Divakar Kolhe from Future Market Insights reports on the…
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Nitrites added to processed meats could cause cancer
Industry experts and activists have warned of the negative health effects of nitrites in processed meat, indicating that more could be done to raise public awareness.
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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Inspiring the food of tomorrow
Nutrigenomics is the scientific study of the genetic differences in human response to the bioactive compounds or nutrients in food. Dietitian Sarah-Jane Reilly outlines how research in this area is driving developments within the food industry,and considers how nutrigenomic foods might carve a path to consumers.
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Unlocking additional value from soybeans via the circular economy
Okara (soybean pulp) and soy whey are by products of the manufacture of foodstuffs made from soybeans; typically, soymilk and tofu (soybean curd). Globally, over four million metric tons of okara are generated on an annual basis as a result of soymilk and tofu production. Associate Professor Shao-Quan Liu and…
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Application Notes – December 2018
Our December 2018 Application Note summary keeps on top of the latest developments in the food industry.
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What role does water play in the emerging cannabidiol sector?
Hear the word ‘cannabis’ and it’s perhaps an image of spliffs that most readily spring to mind. Things are changing, however. Cannabis products are increasingly promoted in countries or states where consumption of the bi-product CBD is legal.
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Microbiology In-Depth Focus 2018
In this issue: the value of MALDI-TOF MS to confirm and identify microbes quickly, and the future of the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center in Dublin
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Confectionery In-Depth Focus 2018
In this In-Depth Focus: how certification and the supply chain can help to make palm oil both viable and sustainable, and predictions for the future of the global confectionery market.
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Moisture analysis options for snack food manufacturing
Moisture analysis plays a critical role throughout the snack food manufacturing process, from verifying incoming dry ingredients, to final product release. Moisture levels are not only critical to shelf life and flavor of the final product, but can also dramatically affect processing and extrusion characteristics.
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Why using X-ray systems for checkweighing is a smart choice
X-ray inspection systems provide unrivaled performance for contaminant detection. They also perform a wide range of inline quality checks, from determining mass and providing 100% inline checkweighing inspection to assisting manufacturers meet local weights and measures regulations for package weight compliance.
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Issue 6, 2018
In this issue: exploring nutrigenomics and what they could mean for the future of food, developments in cell cultured meat and their implications, and how the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center sets standards worldwide.
