Archives for May 28, 2009

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Vinegar could be used for salt reduction: Study

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Adding low concentrations of vinegar to foods may enhance perception of saltiness and enable food manufacturers to cut salt content without affecting taste, according to new research from Japan.

Frito-Lay cooperation targets cost value from crisp packet waste

By Neil Merrett

Packaging waste derived from snack goods like potato chip packets may provide manufacturers with versatile new ways to cut their environmental impacts by using the materials in bags, pencil cases and even building products, says one US-based group.