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There are many things we should avoid, if we know what’s good for us. Food is a factor that plays strongly on how well we feel, how much energy we have, and how our bodies would sooner or later react to our food choices. In the case of processed foods, we should avoid the following:
1. High Fructose Corn Syrup/Corn Syrup/Corn Sugar
Need extra sugar or GMOs in your food? Think again. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is known by other names like corn sugar, but it’s not metabolized in the same …
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Global ingredients supplier Arla Foods Ingredients is set to launch a new protein water beverage concept at the Food Ingredients Europe 2013 (FIE) show, this November.
The protein water prototype drink will come in 500ml bottles and contain 25% of the protein recommended daily allowance.
“The attraction of protein as an ingredient has broadened among consumers,” said business development manager for health & performance, Peter Schouw Andersen. “Once the domain of hardcore sports and workout enthusiasts, dairy protein is now seen as a wholesome and nutritious ingredient sought out by mainstream consumers.
“Our …
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On its own coffee is packed with health-giving antioxidants, but it’s rarely the health drink it could be thanks to the ways most people customize it (think: Starbuck’s GMO-laden Pumpkin Latte). The same is true for tea. Here are 7ways to make your coffee or tea a whole lot healthier:
Choose organic coffee or tea. Both crops tend to be heavily sprayed with pesticides (sometimes ones that are banned in North America but legal in countries where these crops are grown) so you may be getting more than just coffee or …
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CHICAGO, Jul 09, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Solvay will offer taste tests of its new intense, long- lasting Govanil(TM) vanilla flavor at IFT 2013 in Chicago from July 13-16. Govanil(TM) is about 20 percent more intense than regular vanilla flavors.
“Govanil(TM) is ideal for bakery and confectionery products. It’s been a smash hit in tests with expert tasting panels because it offers a revolutionary taste experience for consumers,” said Vincent Lajotte, Aroma Ingredients business director of Solvay Aroma Performance.
Solvay, formerly Rhodia, has been the leading reference for vanilla flavors for more …
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lactose in US$ Thousands by the following End-Use Applications: Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Confectionery, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 28 companies including many key and niche players such as Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Bayerische MilchindustrieeG, Davisco Foods International, Inc., DMV International, DFE …
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NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Global Animal Feed Additives Industry
http://www.reportlinker.com/p092574/Global-Animal-Feed-Additives-Industry.html
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Animal Feed Additives in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Antibiotics/Antibacterials, Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Pre-Mixes, and Others (includes enzymes, probiotics and feed acidifiers among others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2007 through 2015. …
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Many people are under the impression that wine is simply the juice of grapes that has been fermented. They often do not realize that most wine undergoes chemical analysis as well as a variety of tests in order to pour out of the bottle the way the winemaker intended. During the winemaking process, a wine may have had a number of additives put into it. Although this does not cover every one of them, we’ll take a look at some of the more common ones:
Yeast
Yeast of course is what actually …
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Consumers are now enjoying several varieties of bread. This presents bakers with a chance to design and optimise innovative formulae that improve the quality and nutritional profile of bread, at the same time ensuring its shelf life, ease of processing and consistent final product specifications. Bread must contain somewhat established proportions of basic ingredients like flour, fat, leavening, sugar and water. It is a challenge to add new ingredients for functional and nutritional improvements. Even the slightest variation in ingredient quantity or manufacturing process can make changes in the final …
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Recognizing the importance of ensuring that food ingredients of assured quality are made available to the public, the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety-Chinese Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (NINFS) and the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing potential areas of collaboration. USP is a non-governmental scientific organization based in the United States that sets standards for the quality of medicines, dietary supplements and food ingredients. Standards published in USP’s Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) cover food ingredients including colorings, flavorings, nutrients, preservatives …