Market trends, technology, ingredients, formulation and processing for industrial frying oils and fried and battered foods (meat, vegetables and specialty items) for freezer, refrigerated and foodservice applications, including discussion of batter application and adherence, oxidation, shelf life, hydrogenation, oil absorption, flavoring and texture.
A recent study conducted by the United Soybean Board (USB) revealed 29% of foodservice operators are testing high oleic soybean oils for possible future use in products. Ninety percent of survey respondents noted interest in oils with reduced saturated fat and/or reduced ...More
McDonald’s Happy Meals are smiling a little wider today after the California Superior Court in San Francisco dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against fast-food giant alleging its Happy Meals are in violation of California's consumer protection laws because they ...More
People who consume foods containing trans fatty acids, such as snacks and fried foods made with partially hydrogenated oils, may be prone to more aggression and irritability according to a new study. ...More
Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Neurology. Results also found the risk of stroke associated with trans fat ...More
During alumni weekend at UMass, the Food Science students presented staff and alumni their award-winning product concept, “Joe Nuts” a twist on the classic coffee and doughnuts. ...More
Zagat released results of its 2011 Fast Food survey based on responses from 6,064 Zagat.com diners who ate at chain outlets at least once a month. The survey covered 103 major fast-food chains, and survey respondents weighed in on everything from breakfast to burgers and ...More
Despite national salt reduction initiatives, salt mentions on major chain and independent restaurant menus have increased by 144% over the last five years, according to new market data from Technomic’s MenuMonitor. The findings reveal not only have operators included salt ...More
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