Archives for August 16, 2006

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Coffee may cause heart attacks, says new study

By  Chris Mercer

Drinking the occasional cup of coffee could trigger a heart attack in some consumers within an hour, warns a new study, adding to the debate over the risks and benefits of caffeine.

Yeast extract product claimed to replace MSG

By  Anthony Fletcher

DSM Food Specialties claims that its Maxarome Select product - a natural high 5' nucleotide yeast extract - can effectively replace monosodium glutamate (MSG) in crisps without any loss of flavour or taste.

Campina plots US expansion with Vitalus

By  staff reporter

Dutch dairy firm Campina is aiming to reach critical mass in its penetration of the North American functional and nutritional ingredients sector, entering into a joint venture with Canada-based Vitalus.

Sensitive salmonella detection

By Staff Reporter

A new testing kit for Salmonella promises to give the most sensitive detection results in less than a day, its manufacturers claim.

Grape fibre could boost shelf life of meat products

By  Stephen Daniells

Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to synthetic antioxidants to prolong the shelf life of meat products, suggests a study from Spain.

Middle East boycott hits Arla profits

By  staff reporter

A boycott across the Middle East on dairy products made by Denmark's Arla Foods has hit the group's profits in the first of half of the year, it has announced.