Topic: Grains

Corn Genome Successfully Sequenced
11/20/2009 - USDA scientists have completed a four-year effort to sequence the genome of corn. ...

EFSA OKs Benexia Chia Seed as Novel Food
11/18/2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) granted Benexia™ Chia Seed Novel Food status in the EU for use at a level of 5 percent in bread application. ...

Crimson Red Corn
11/18/2009 - Crimson Red Corn from SK Food International has a clear seed coat, but color in the alerone, allowing the red color to remain in tact through processing. In addition, the corn’s gametophyte gene prevents cross-contamination, as it does not allow other types or species of corn to pollinate it. Product applications include snack foods, tortilla chips, soft tortillas, flours and meals. Visit...

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. ...

Undeclared Wheat in Breyers Ice Cream
10/23/2009 - Unilever United States, Inc., in cooperation with FDA, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of tubs of Breyers ice cream because it was mispackaged and may contain undeclared wheat. ...

Phytochemicals Fight Obesity, Disease
10/22/2009 - A new study from the University of Florida shows that phytochemcials found in plant-based foods can help prevent oxidative stress. ...

Vegan Goes Mainstream
10/13/2009 - The vegan diet is experiencing a rebirth as more consumers opt for locally grown products such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and soy products. Vegan options also are becoming more popular at restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries nationwide. ...

Axiom to Open New Eco-Friendly Plant
10/12/2009 - Axiom Foods launched a new website, and also announced plans to open a new, ecologically forward-thinking factory by summer 2010. ...

Managing Celiac Disease Hard for Kids
09/30/2009 - Managing Celiac disease is harder for children because they aren’t always able to follow the strict diet and discern which foods contain gluten. ...