Archives for August 27, 2008

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Europe not reacting to Californian Teflon concerns

By Neil Merrett

As California moves a step nearer to outlawing the use of the chemical Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in food packaging, European regulators say they are not currently reassessing their own opinions on the chemical.

MSG linked to increased body weight: study

By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) may increase the risk of gaining weight, regardless of energy intake, suggests a new study.

Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods opens Chinese emulsifiers facility

By Lindsey Partos

Bakery firms operating in the burgeoning Chinese market can tap into further local supplies of food emulsifiers, as Japanese ingredients firm Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods confirms it will break ground on its first Chinese factory, scheduled to be online by...