No safety concern for emulsifier E 471 but EU should tighten up ...
WEBNov 13, 2017 · The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is recommending the Commission changes the specifications for the emulsifier mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471). , EFSA scientists said there is no safety concern when E 471 is used in foods at the reported uses, and there is no need to set a numerical acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Evaluating the Yuka ‘phenomenon’: How effective is the scanning …
WEBAug 20, 2019 · Yuka was launched in 2017 by three co-founders: brothers Benoit and François Martin, and friend Julie Chapon. Since then, the platform has attracted more than 10m users scanning three million barcodes every day and expanded its presence beyond France to Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain, and as of June this year, the UK.
How fermentation biotech is creating ‘Agricultural 2.0’
WEBMar 25, 2021 · News and analysis on food and beverage development and technology. A rainbow of opportunity: How fermentation biotech is creating ‘Agricultural 2.0’. Fermentation is reinventing how food ingredients are produced / Pic: GettyImages-StephM2506. Biotechnology applications garner increasing attention in …
Introducing the ‘next generation’ of Nestlé’s Dolce Gusto coffee: …
WEBNov 10, 2022 · After five years in development, Nestlé has unveiled Nescafé Dolce Gusto NEO. The company says the new coffee system leverages proprietary ‘SmartBrew’ technology to deliver a first-of-its-kind multi-functional machine with an improved sustainability profile. We take a deeper look at the tech …
Food colours: Why do they matter?
WEBFeb 14, 2013 · The idea is simple enough: Food colours are added to foods to change their colour and appearance – often to help consumers find them more appealing. Colouring compounds can be natural compounds, man-made (or synthetic) dyes that have been shown to be safe to add to foods, or full extracts of …
The rising price of olive oil: What’s causing it and how long will it …
WEBApr 30, 2024 · The price of olive oil has seen an extraordinary increase in recent years, with figures from market analyst firm Mintec Global showing a record high of €9.20 per kilogram, reached in January 2024. But why are we seeing this sharp increase and is this trend sustainable when many consumers are already stretched by the cost-of-living crisis.
Flavour and food trends predicted to shake up 2024
WEBJan 3, 2024 · News and analysis on food and beverage development and technology. From ‘travelling through taste’ to cognitive health: The 2024 trends predicted to shake-up food and beverage. Indulgence and health continue to be very much on the radar, according to ingredients suppliers who are predicting food and beverage trends ranging from …
Peanut shortage: What caused it and is it set to last? - Bakery and …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · The first and perhaps most influential reason for the shortage of peanuts is changing weather patterns and extreme weather events. “Most of the peanuts supplied to the EU come from Argentina,” Aidan Wright, senior commodity analyst & methodology lead at market analyst firm Mintec Limited told FoodNavigator. However, Argentina was affected ...
Notpla: Edible algae packaging helps brands ditch plastic
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Notpla (then known as Skipping Rock Labs) coined the invention Ooho: an edible bubble designed to replace single use plastic packaging. Over the last nine years Notpla has been expanding its portfolio to include takeaway food containers, rigid cutlery, spice sachets, and food oil pipettes, as well as applications for cosmetic and household ...
Meet the 7 brands promising to disrupt the healthy snacking space
WEBOct 21, 2020 · JimJams claims its chocolate spreads have 83% less sugar than leading brands by using maltitol, a natural plant-based sweetener derived from corn or wheat. Founders Kevin and Kellie Bath said: " As parents, we were shocked by the amount of sugar contained in chocolate spread. Leading brands contain the equivalent of up to 56 cubes of sugar in ...