Archives for December 20, 2006

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Gluten-free bread promises improved texture, taste

By  Catherine Boal

Scientists have developed a new variety of gluten-free bread suitable for consumers suffering from coeliac disease and boasting a longer shelf-life, increased nutritional value and better texture than products already available.

Christmas feature

Reindeer milk - not on Santa's list this year

By  Stephen Daniells

In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.

Dark chocolate beats fatigue, study

By  Catherine Boal

Further evidence of the health benefits of chocolate has come to light in a new study - giving manufacturers yet another route into the functional food niche.

Retailer sweetens Fairtrade range with ethical chocolate

By  Catherine Boal

UK retailer Waitrose has become the latest store to target the mounting number of ethically-minded consumers this Christmas with a new range of Fairtrade chocolates hitting shelves in time for the festive shopping spree.