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High sugar consumption could be toxic for health
Excessive sugar consumption is toxic and can be attributed to various diet-related diseases and conditions in the US, according to University of California pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig.
Malaysia orders food, drink manufacturers to cut salt, sugar content
The Malaysian Health Ministry has issued orders to 35 major food and drink manufacturers in the country to reduce salt and sugar content in their products.
Biocatalysts develops new enzyme for dairy industry
Biocatalysts, a developer and manufacturer of enzymes in the UK, has developed a new mixed lipase enzyme for dairy flavour applications.
Sweeteners in baked products face texture challenges: Study
The use of non- or low-calorific sweeteners in sweet baked products faces technical challenges, especially with regard to texture and is not viable enough to replace sugar, according to a study conducted by a team of Italian researchers.
Orkla Food Ingredients buys Kobo
Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI), a subsidiary of Norwegian conglomerate Orkla Brands, has acquired Kobo, a Poland-based bakery and confectionery ingredients company, for an undisclosed amount.
Mustard seed waste extract could act as food preservative: Study
A new method to extract compounds from ‘low value’ mustard seed waste can provide the food industry with a new source for natural preservatives, according to a study conducted by a team of Canadian researchers.
Cargill cuts down ‘Pink Slime’ production
American agribusiness major Cargill has cut down the production of beef fillers, dubbed as ‘Pink Slime’ by critics, in the wake of consumer resistance to its use as an ingredient in meat products.
Regular chocolate consumption could reduce body mass: Study
People who consume moderate amounts of chocolate on regular basis are tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) than those who eat less often, according to a study conducted by University of California.
Vitamin D supplements could improve cardiovascular health
Vitamin D supplements can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Kansas, US.
DSM acquires licenses of food enzymes from Verenium
DSM Food Specialties, a subsidiary of the Netherlands-based ingredients company Royal DSM, has completed the acquisition of oilseed processing business and licenses of certain food enzymes from Verenium, a California-based industrial biotechnology company, for $37m.