EU approves BASF’s €3bn Cognis acquisition
The European Commission (EC) has approved BASF's acquisition of Cognis, with the takeover is expected to be finalised this month.
Archives for December 1, 2010
Milder tasting bran offers huge potential for fortified bakery, says Kampffmeyer
A greater variety of baked goods can be enriched with a new bran ingredient that has a milder taste, better mouthfeel and improved microbiological status than the conventional variety, claims German ingredient specialist, Kampffmeyer.
Researchers: EU Food Supplements Directive is “useless”
Polish legal researchers have slammed the 2002 Food Supplements Directive (FSD) for being so vaguely and badly written that it is retarding one of its stated aims – to harmonise and boost trade across the European Union’s 27 member states.
Seaweed and scallop capsules may aid weight loss: Study
Bioactive capsules made from brown seaweed lipids and omega-3 rich scallop by-products may reduce body weight and fat mass, according to a new research in mice.
Fabuless may promote body fat loss under weight loss conditions: Study
Supplementation of a calorie-controlled diet with Fabuless – a combination of palm and oat oil fractions – may enhance body fat loss, compared with no supplementation, says a new study.
Researchers develop techniques to detect pomegranate juice adulteration
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed tests to measure the purity of pomegranate juice and juice blends, funded by a $50,000 one-year grant from juice company POM Wonderful.
Dispatches from HIE 2010
Improving perceptions of oat beta glucans
David Peters, head of business development at Swedish life sciences firm Biovelop discusses how his firm has worked to overcome poor perceptions of oat-based beta-glucans by improving their aesthetic and technical qualities.