Proteins

Technology, specifications, characteristics and applications of dairy (whey and casein), soy, egg, wheat (gluten), gelatin, and other vegetable and animal proteins used in foods and beverages for nutritional or functional properties, including amino-acid composition, gelation, building texture, foaming, binding, nutritive value and coagulation.

Foster Farms Recalls RTE Grilled Chicken Strips in 6 States

Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain the allergens wheat and soy, which are not declared on the product label, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced May 21. ...More
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Study, Pistachios Provide All Antioxidants During Digestion

Pistachios provide almost all of their polyphenols and antioxidants during digestion making them readily available to the body, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. ...More
May 20, 2013
Posted in News, Colors, Fiber
Colleges Fail to Accommodate Gluten-Free Needs

Most colleges and universities lack knowledge and options to meet students' gluten-free needs, according to new data gathered by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). ...More
May 17, 2013
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Global Gluten-Free Sector to Hit $6.2B by 2018

The global gluten-free product market is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2018, representing a CAGR of 10.2%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. North America is the largest market for gluten-free products, and Europe is expected to show significant growth ...More
May 17, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
High-Fat Diets Linked to Daytime Sleepiness

Individuals who consume a high-fat diet may experience decreases alertness during the day, while people who eat a high-carbohydrate diet may have increased alertness, according to a new study published online in the journal SLEEP. The findings add to a growing body of ...More
May 14, 2013
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ADM Opens New Soybean Processing Facility in Paraguay

Archer Daniels Midland Co. opened its new soybean processing facility in Paraguay on May 10. The new plant, constructed adjacent to the existing ADM fertilizer-blending facility in Villeta, has a daily capacity of 3,500 metric tons and expands ADM’s South American oilseed ...More
May 14, 2013
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Farm-Raised Salmon Retains Healthy Omega-3s When Baked

Farm-raised Atlantic salmon maintains its healthy levels of omega-3 fatty acids when baked to the proper temperature, and actually decreases the presence of fatty acid oxidation byproducts, according to new research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food ...More
May 13, 2013
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Whole Foods Recalls Mislabeled Cold Salads Over Allergens

Whole Foods Market is recalling bulk curried chicken salad and bulk vegan curried chick'n salad because some of the items may have been sold with reversed labels causing undeclared soy and egg allergens, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced May 9. Due to ...More
May 10, 2013
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Slide Show: Food Product Design—Positioning For Success

In an increasingly competitive global food and beverage market, innovation in product formulation is a key element in finding success. Food Product Design is a multi-media brand focused on the application of science-based ingredients that drive innovative and compliant food ...More
May 10, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Fiber, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
AEB Offers Egg Science & Technology Lesson Plan

The American Egg Board is now offering academic institutions and food science professionals the newest version of its instructional Egg Science & Technology Lesson Plan, volume 2, providing the latest information about eggs and egg products, adaptable to food science, ...More
May 9, 2013
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