Formulation

11-Oct-2010 - ADM Cocoa says it is fulfilling consumer and industry demand for healthier ice cream products, with a new range of coatings that its claims reduce saturated fat levels by over 40 per cent.

News in brief

Vitamin A and D milk tests win patents

08-Oct-2010 - Canadian firm SciMed Technologies Inc. has won patents in the US, Australia and New Zealand for testing kits that can accurately determine vitamin A and D levels in milk in two hours.

Danone develops framework for optimizing probiotic-based functional foods

05-Oct-2010 - Mapping how the gut microbiota respond to probiotic strains may help produce a framework for “evaluating and optimizing probiotic-based functional foods”, say researchers from Danone and Harvard.

Milk proteins may aid post exercise fluid retention

04-Oct-2010 - Milk proteins could be more effective than carbohydrates at aiding fluid retention after exercise, according to new research.

New Chr. Hansen cultures aim to improve yoghurt drink texture

04-Oct-2010 - Chr. Hansen has launched new cultures specifically to improve the texture and mouthfeel of drinking yoghurts so manufacturers do not have to turn to thickeners.

Fortified milk may reduce acne

29-Sep-2010 - Milk enriched with the whey protein lactoferrin may reduce the effects of acne, according to researchers.

No common lactose tolerability limit, concludes EFSA

27-Sep-2010 - Most people with a lactose intolerance can cope with up to 12g in a single sitting and more if spread throughout the day, but the huge variation between individuals means it is not possible to give a firm level that applies to all.

Extra cultures help diversify cheese flavours

27-Sep-2010 - The addition of adjunct bacteria cultures is a “promising strategy” in the production of new artisan cheeses with more diverse flavours, say researchers.

Food for Health Ireland turns in 1st birthday milk mining report

24-Sep-2010 - A year after Food for Health Ireland (FHI) was launched CEO Jens Bleiel explains what has been achieved and what prospects and challenges lie ahead.

Comment

Why cavemen could hold the key to healthy eating

20-Sep-2010 - There’s something incongruous about the hi-tech modern food industry sniffing around the Palaeolithic era for the next big consumer trend. But hold the side order of cynicism. There might just be some logic to good old-fashioned instinctive eating.

Research project aims to replace saturated fats in milk

17-Sep-2010 - The University of Reading in the UK has been awarded a grant of almost £300,000 to research ways of reducing the saturated fat content of milk without increasing trans fat production.

Breakthrough study shows personalised nutrition future for probiotics

15-Sep-2010 - Probiotic bacteria may affect gene activity and the cellular reactions they control in the human intestine, a study has revealed for the first time.

Fytozimus targets new enzyme at unusual cheese markets

08-Sep-2010 - Fytozimus BioTech has launched a new milk-clotting enzyme to make cheeses from low fat and skimmed milk, including milk from camels, goats and buffalos.

More calcium and vitamin D may aid weight management

08-Sep-2010 - Increasing intakes of calcium and higher blood levels of vitamin D may boost weight loss, suggest findings from a two-year clinical trial.

Whey proteins show blood pressure lowering powers

06-Sep-2010 - Beverages formulated with whey proteins may offer a dietary approach to reducing blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, suggests a new study.

Cross-linked milk protein may reduce allergy concerns

06-Sep-2010 - Cross-linking milk proteins could reduce their digestibility, leading to increased satiety, and reduced allergic reactions, according to new research from Finland.

Milk is top tipple in nutrient-climate index

30-Aug-2010 - Milk has come out substantially higher than other beverages in an analysis that pits impact on climate against nutrient density.

Probiotics show IBS benefits for children: Study

20-Aug-2010 - A ‘high-potency’ lactic acid bacteria supplement may ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children, says a new study that echoes results from adult studies.

Sustainability and innovation are key to Danisco’s future, AGM

20-Aug-2010 - Cost reduction and streamlining efforts at Danisco have pushed the firm ahead of budget, prompting a re-assessment of targets while the firm also places a renewed focus on sustainability.

Soybean polysaccharides boost fibre content in dairy, study

20-Aug-2010 - Scientists claim to have developed three prototype dairy products capable of delivering significant quantities of dietary fibre.

Fortified milk linked to healthier child development

18-Aug-2010 - A Fonterra funded study suggests that milk fortified with micronutrients, especially zinc and iron, can be an effective tool to alleviate nutrition deficiencies among young children.