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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum). Photo by K.G.Kirailla

Buckwheat benefits linked to d-fagomine content

By Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in buckwheat products would provide a daily dose of the sugar d-fagomine linked to benefits in the range of the active dose seen in supplemental studies, says a new study.

Looking into what fibres impact end bread quality...

Fibre-enrichment formulation challenges: Study

By Kacey Culliney

Enriching breads with wheat bran, resistant starch and locust bean gum results in favourable tasting products but can reduce volumes and lengthen mixing times, study finds.

Could soy protein boost frozen dough quality?

Could soy protein boost frozen dough quality?

By Stephen Daniells

Adding soy protein to the formulation recipe for dough may enhance the quality of the product after freezing, suggests new research from Ohio State University.

Ginseng disrupts end quality in bread and cookies

Ginseng doesn’t bake favourably: Study

By Kacey Culliney

Ginseng powder used in bread and cookie formulations adds nutritional punch but significantly reduces end product size and volumes, a study finds.

Industry is striving to bake up healthier breads

The healthy bread loaf: Review

By Kacey Culliney

Fibre, prebiotics, quinoa and omega-3 are just some of the ingredients manufacturers are formulating into bread as health commands a hold on the sector.

Celiac disease may vary by ethnicity, study suggests

Celiac disease may vary by ethnicity, study suggests

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Prevalence of celiac disease in the United States may vary by ethnicity, with the highest prevalence among non-Hispanic whites, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Diacetyl - used as a butter flavouring in popcorn - could be linked to the Alzheimer's disease process

Butter flavouring linked to Alzheimer's disease

By Nathan Gray

An artificial food flavoring compound used for its butter-like taste and mouthfeel may be linked with key processes in the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Focus on cognitive health claims intensifies

Focus on cognitive benefits builds

By Rod Addy

Interest in cognitive benefits and claims is building in the food industry, with continued work to strengthen the science behind them, according to a leading nutritionist.

Sunflower can replace soy lecithin claims Sternchemie

Sunflower can replace soy lecithin claims Sternchemie

By Rod Addy

Baked goods manufacturers can use sunflower lecithin as an alternative to identity preserved (IP) soy lecithin if they are concerned about the latter being contaminated by genetically modified variants, claims Sternchemie.

Researchers develop new beta glucan-rich oats

Researchers develop new beta glucan-rich oats

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin claim to have developed a new oat variety that is richer in beta glucan, a compound that has been linked to heart health.

Snacks account for a quarter of kids’ calories: Study

Snacks account for a quarter of kids’ calories: Study

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Changing children’s snacking intentions and behavior could be crucial in reducing childhood obesity rates, as US children consume about a quarter of their daily calories from snacks, according to a new study published in International Quarterly of Community...

Sweet nothing in Soffritti's work?

Industry damns sucralose study at cancer conference

By Kacey Culliney

Research led by the controversial Italian scientist, Dr Morando Soffriti, linking the artificial sweeteners sucralose and aspartame to cancer, was presented today at the Children with Cancer science conference in London; a move industry is damning “irresponsible”.

Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study

Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study

By Nathan Gray

Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans-fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study suggests.

Inulin could help slash fat in cakes, say researchers

Inulin could help slash fat in cakes, say researchers

By Nathan Gray

Replacing fats and oils with fibre in the form of inulin could lead to 70% reductions in fat, whilst maintaining good taste and functionality, in bakery products, according to new research.

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