Natural pigments from prickly pear get procedural boost
Fermenting the fruit juice of prickly pear Opuntia stricta could produce concentrated betalains for use as food colouring, according to new research from Spain.
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Consumer awareness of Fairtrade increases, says survey
Recent research commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation suggests that the UK public is increasingly aware of Fairtrade chocolate.
China takes big step forward in nutrition labelling
China has introduced new guidelines for nutrition labelling on packaged foods which, although not mandatory, will standardise presentation of information on products that already state nutrient levels.
Bentley achieves fat reduction in bakery products
Ulrick & Short's fat replacers Delyte 5 and Delyte 6 have helped a UK family fun successfully reduce the fat content of its products by up to 40 per cent.