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Research analyses the role of acacia gum in no- or low-sugar products
Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of two acacia tree species: Acacia senegal and Vachellia seyal.
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Soybean oil causes genetic changes in the brain, according to research
Used for fast food frying, added to packaged foods, and fed to livestock, soybean oil is the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the US, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Study suggests walnuts may be good for the gut and heart health
In a randomised, controlled trial, Penn State researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that help promote health, as well as improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.
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Research shows meat eaters saved £6.7 bn in 2019 by cutting down meat
Research commissioned by Vegetarian brand Linda McCartney's has revealed current consumer thoughts of going 'meat-free' and the key drivers behind the switch.
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FDA and CDC declare multi-state romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak as over
The FDA has lifted the consumer advisory to avoid romaine lettuce from Salinas as the growing season for this region is over, and there is no longer said to be a need for consumers to avoid it.
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Compound found in food packaging activates immune response in mice
A study has found that bisphenol A (BPA), still found in some food and beverage packaging, can activate an immune response in mice which passes down through generations.
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Water chemicals attributable for five percent of bladder cancer cases in EU
Authors from ISGlobal analysed recent data on trihalomethanes levels in European municipal tap water and estimated the burden of disease for bladder cancer attributable to exposure to these compounds.
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Probiotic drink could offer new way to combat antibiotic resistance
The team developing the probiotic drink is seeking funding for a clinical trial which has potential to work against many resistant bacteria commonly found in the human gut including E. coli, Salmonella and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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Sharp-PS listed in Australia and New Zealand for brain health claims
Sharp-PS becomes key cognitive ingredient for the food products industry in Australia and New Zealand.
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US manufacturer stops production after repeated food safety violations
The consent decree prohibits the defendants from receiving, preparing, processing, packing, holding, labelling and/or distributing foods at or from their facility, or any other facility, until certain requirements are met.
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BPCA publishes tool to help food businesses reduce risks posed by mice
The pests are said to pose a risk to public health such as by spreading Salmonella and Listeria, as well as causing property damage and potentially injuring a firm's reputation.
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Common foods can help ‘landscape’ the gut microbiome, research finds
While studies have focused on increasing the abundance of therapeutic phages, this research is said to explore the reductive effect of commonly consumed foods, chemical additives and plant extracts on the growth and phage production capacity of common gut bacteria.
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Consumer lawsuit challenges USDA’s New Swine Inspection System
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) and Food & Water Watch (FWW) have filed a lawsuit against the USDA in a bid to protect consumers from potentially unsafe pork products.
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Research finds that global diets are converging, with benefits and problems
The University of Kent researchers carried out the study analysing food supply data for 171 countries from the 1960's to 2010's.
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Predicting industry trends: 2020 and beyond
In its annual predictions, The Acheson Group (TAG), the global food safety consulting group, takes a look at what the food industry can expect over the next 12 months.
