Topic: Fats and Oils

New Antioxidant Compounds Identified
11/20/2009 - New antioxidant compounds have been identified in foods such as olive oil, honey and nuts using two analytical techniques. ...

Researchers ID Gene-Diet Interaction
11/18/2009 - Researchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat. ...

Non-GMO Corn Oil
11/18/2009 - Identity-preserved, non-GMO corn oil from SK Food International is mechanically expeller-pressed, naturally refined, bleached and deodorized. Due to its excellent frying quality, pleasing taste and high levels of polyunsaturated fats, corn oil is suited for use in snack foods, potato chips, fried foods, baking mixes, crumb coatings, baked goods and margarines and for use as a salad and cooking...

New Olive Oil Standards
11/16/2009 - To prevent mislabeling and fraud, the North American Olive Oil Association recently started asking states to adopt the international standard for olive oil. ...

Low Cholesterol Reduces Cancer Risk
11/05/2009 - Low blood cholesterol levels actually reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, according to two new studies. The findings dispel the theory that low cholesterol causes cancer. ...

B&D Repping for Solazyme
11/04/2009 - B&D Nutritional Ingredients signed a distributor agreement with Solazyme Inc. to distribute Solazyme’s Golden Chlorella microalgae products. ...

SDA Omega-3 Soybean Oil Now GRAS
10/27/2009 - FDA issued a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice confirming stearidonic acid (SDA), omega-3 soybean oil from a Monsanto-bioengineered soybean can be used in foods and beverages. ...

Europeans Prioritize Health, Wellness
10/19/2009 - Consumers continue to see health and wellness as an important issue and will pay more for foods that display health benefits on their labels. ...