Archives for February 18, 2010

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Sugar-based bioplastic to sweeten packaging

By Rory Harrington

A new sugar-based bioplastic that can be sourced from non-food crops and produced via a low energy process could be brought to market within the next five years, said UK scientists.

Olive oil may replace trans-fat shortenings in bakery

By Stephen Daniells

Trans-fat containing margarine and other shortenings used in cakes may be substituted by olive oil without affecting textural properties or flavour and aroma, says a new study from Greece.