Scientists in Australia examined whether replacing fat with inulin or lupin-kernel fiber influenced palatability, perceptions of satiety, and food intake in 33 healthy men.
Sara Lee Bakery Group, a division of Sara Lee, said it will close two bread bakeries in Texas and eliminate 306 jobs as part of its move to end private-label and restaurant production in the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) will expand its NovaLipid line of zero/low trans-fat oils and margarines at its Quincy, Ill., enzyme interesterification facility over the next year.
CP Kelco has introduced GENU Drink texturizer type DP 500, a product designed for ready-to-drink juice-based or fruit-flavored beverages requiring a stable protein component.
Technology Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (TFF) announced it has entered into an agreement with two partners to form a Brazilian company to be engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and exporting flavorings for the food and beverage industry.
Datamonitor (London) predicts the U.S. organic market will hit $30.7 billion by 2007, growing at an annual rate of 21.4% over that time, as more American consumers embrace the organic movement.
A leading manufacturer of vanilla, tea, coffee and cocoa extracts, and a broad assortment of flavors and masking agents for many food and beverage applications has developed VidaPro Flavors.