The US Food and Drug Administration proposed to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
Discussing condiment, sauce and dressing trends with a food executive
April 13, 2021
Prepared Foods talks dips, sauces and condiment trends with David Bezenyei, sales manager, Columbus Vegetable Oils. Based in Des Plaines, Ill., Columbus Vegetable Oils produces a wide range of sauces, dressings, condiments and oils for private label and contract manufacturing customers. Likewise, it supplies a Butcher Boy sauce line to foodservice operators.
Researchers have reported the successful transformation of vegetable oils to a semisolid form.
January 28, 2014
The findings portend the development of alternatives to structured oil products produced using saturated/trans fatty acids, which have been linked to coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes.
The American Butter Institute announced that U.S. butter consumption is at its highest level in 40 years.
January 15, 2014
The increase is attributed, at least in part, to a shift in consumer preferences away from highly processed foods, artificial ingredients and trans fats