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Dairy UK statement on child obesity strategy

19 August 2016 | By Dairy UK

The Chief Executive of Dairy UK, Dr Judith Bryans, has responded with disappointment at the UK government's widely criticised new plans to tackle child obesity, voicing her belief in the unfair victimisation of dairy as a principal cause of child obesity...

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Texturisation of dehydrated snacks

18 August 2016 | By Clara Talens, Food Researcher, / Izaskun Pérez, Senior Researcher / Raquel Rodríguez Senior Researcher, AZTI

The texture of food is mainly perceived in the mouth but also visually, through touch, or even through sound. Regardless of individual texture preferences, certain foods are instinctively associated with certain textures. Conforming to these expectations often determines the product’s acceptability. Well-known examples of food–texture association are aperitifs and snacks…

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Framework for product reformulation: The integration of four disciplines; Nutrition & health, Food technology, Legislation and Consumer perspective

18 August 2016 | By Fred van de Velde, Senior Researcher, HAS University of Applied Sciences and Group Principal Scientist of Texture Perception at NIZO Food Research, Annelies van Gunst, Lecturer, HAS University of Applied Sciences and Annet J.C. Roodenburg Associate Professor of Nutrition and Health, HAS University of Applied Sciences

This article describes the ‘framework for product reformulation’, which integrates four essential disciplines: Nutrition & health, Food technology, Legislation and Consumer perspective.

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Stevia: an ally to healthy lifestyles

18 August 2016 | By Chris Peterson, Communications Manager and Maria Teresa Scardigli, Executive Director, International Stevia Council

The last decade has seen dramatic shifts in public perception of healthy versus unhealthy ingredients. Natural sweeteners, like Stevia, are emerging as a key component of a broader strategy to reduce calories. Stevia product launches have soared over the last few years, and consumer tastes are adapting to lower calorie…

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Unravelling acid whey processing by understanding lactose crystallisation

16 August 2016 | By , ,

Nowadays acid whey typically refers to the ever expanding amounts of whey originating from Greek style yoghurt. However, not every acid whey is the same. As lactose crystallisation in acid whey is complex and affected by many factors, including the presence of lactic acid, minerals and proteins, it is more…

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Dried fruit: dispelling the sugar myth

16 August 2016 | By Jennette Higgs, Consultant Dietitian, California Prune Board

Jennette Higgs, International Dietitian and Consultant discusses and dispels the false myth of dried fruit as a sugar-filled dentist's nightmare...