antioxidants
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Beneo launches optimized shelf stable rice bran worldwide
Beneo announces the launch of its optimized shelf stable rice bran, RemyLiVe, which is said to improve the structure, shelf-life, texturization and machinability of food products.
antioxidants | 05 January 2012
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Longer product shelf life with oxidation management system solutions
At the IFT 2011 Food Expo in New Orleans, US, Vitiva showcased its range of oxidation management system solutions such as SyneRox, AquaRox and Inolens brands of natural antioxidants, as well as Orac boosters in sweet and savory creations. SyneRox…
antioxidants | 01 July 2011
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Living Longer
Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong have found in a study that consuming antioxidants in apples extended the average lifespan of fruit flies by up to 10%. They discovered that apple antioxidants or polyphenols reversed the level…
antioxidants | 01 March 2011
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Drinkable Nutrition
Convenience. Health. Nutrition. Eco-friendly. These are buzz words that would stop well-heeled consumers on their tracks down the supermarket aisles. To make up for the long hours spent at work (albeit a fat pay cheque), discerning and label-savvy c…
antioxidants | 01 November 2010
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Hot Potatoes
Kazunori Hironaka and his team at Obihiro University in Hokkaido, Japan, have found that treating potatoes with ultrasound or electricity for five to 30 minutes increased the amounts of antioxidants, including phenols and chlorogenic acid, by as muc…
antioxidants | 01 October 2010
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CONSUMERS' PREFERENCE FOR FOODS LABELS
Foods labeled as "rich in antioxidants" are more likely to be consumed "very frequently" or "somewhat frequently" (40%) by American consumers compared to those labeled as "antioxidants added" (25%), according to a report by Decision Analyst. "This i…
antioxidants | 01 October 2010
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Shocking spuds for more antioxidants
Scientists have reported the discovery of two simple, inexpensive ways of boosting the amounts of healthful antioxidant substances in potatoes. One involves giving spuds an electric shock. The other involves zapping them with ultrasound, high fre…
antioxidants | 17 September 2010
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Consumers' preference for food labels
American consumers prefer foods labeled as "rich in antioxidants" Foods labeled as "rich in antioxidants" are much more likely to be consumed "very frequently" or "somewhat frequently" (40%) by American consumers compared to foods labeled as "antiox…
antioxidants | 08 September 2010
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Wine in a can
Suntory releases a medium-body red wine that is packaged in a can. Available in convenience stores, it is free of antioxidants and additives, and has a light sweetness and fruity aroma. A white variety is also available. A can retails at $2.64. …
antioxidants | 01 May 2010
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Preserving antioxidants in blueberry powder
A technology developed by Columbia PhytoTechnology and a Washington State University (WSU) assistant professor of food science, Kerry Ringer, takes blueberry drying to the next level. The technology meets consumer demand for highly nutritious foo…
antioxidants | 26 February 2010
