Dispatches from IFT
Ancient grain blend to plug gluten-free nutrition gap
ConAgra Mills has developed a gluten-free flour that claims to have superior nutritional qualities to white rice, potato and corn flours, made with a blend of ancient grains.
Archives for June 14, 2009
IFT '09: In defence of trade shows
As the dust settles on another IFT the absence of several big players has left some questioning the relevance of trade shows in the 21st Century.
Hibiscus extract launched for heart health
Ingredient firm BioActives has launched a hibiscus extract on the US market, which the firm is marketing for its heart benefits.
Hydroxycut warning spreads to UK
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers not to use Hydroxycut weight loss supplements six weeks after the products were recalled from the US market for a suspected connection with serious liver damage.
More support for heart healthy wholegrains
Consumption of wholemeal wheat foods may improve both total and ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, compared to refined foods, says new research from Italy.
Artificial gut cuts GI food development costs
An artificial gut that predicts the glycemic index (GI) and resistant starch in food products could bring cost-savings for formulators pushing new product development in health-positioned foods.