Dairy, vegetable proteins may protect against gout
A new study points to yet another risk associated with a diet rich in animal protein - it may increase the risk of gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men.
Archives for March 11, 2004
Little bottles making it big in functional dairy
The success of the 'little bottle' or 'daily dose' format in the probiotics sector is encouraging companies to launch new functional products in the handy sized bottle, leaving out the traditional packs altogether, writes Dominique Patton.
Free-flow fluids
Researchers at the University College of Dublin are claiming that real time process control for food manufacturers - and more specifically the confectionery sector - has been advanced thanks to pioneering work into viscosity measurement techniques for...
Compact tray sealer launched
UK-based equipment manufacturer Packaging Automation is set to launch its latest tray-sealing machine at this month's Total Show. The selling point of the Vision 400 is its small footprint, which should appeal to operators with limited space, writes...
New look ingredients labels highlight allergens
European food manufacturers starting to get to grips with incoming rules on food allergen labelling in the EU block face similar adjustments in the US as the Senate clears new allergen laws this week, writes Lindsey Partos.