Probiotic benefits receive boost from studies.
A probiotic supplement can stimulate the immune system and improve
nutrient absorption. Those are the findings of two separate animal
studies recently conducted by USDA-ARS scientists. As you . . .
Produce snack food with moringa leaf powder using extrusion
processing.
The leaves of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) are edible. They
are cooked and consumed in many Asian, African and Latin American
countries. The leaves are an exceptionally good source of . . .
Peanut extracts may be natural antioxidants.
Peanut skins and hulls are low-value byproducts of peanut
processing operations. We know that natural compounds with antioxidant
activity exist in peanut hulls. Natural antioxidants are of . . .
Develop novel cranberry-based functional food.
It is well known that raw cranberries have high antioxidant
activity. In addition, cranberry products have been used in the hope of
preventing or treating urinary tract infections or Helicobacter . . .
Examine how flavors evolve when using skim milk powder as an
ingredient.
Skim milk powder is often used as a food ingredient. Research in
the past has characterized the sensory profiles and chemical compounds
responsible for flavors in fresh and stored skim milk . . .
Lipoxygenase is key in the formation of secondary flavor
processed fruit compounds.
Most volatile flavor compounds are esters, alcohols, aldehydes,
ketones, lactones and sulfur-containing compounds. Aldehydes are
generally formed enzymatically or oxidatively and are seldom . . .
Research targets healthy grain.
CSIRO, through its Food Futures Flagship program, Limagrain
Cereales Ingredients, Chappes, France, and the Australian
government's Grains Research and Development Corp. have established
a . . .
New wraps help produce breathe, stay fresh longer.
As we know, refrigerated fruits and vegetables breathe, taking in
oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide. Pairing this fresh produce with a
wrapping or film best suited to the product's respiratory . . .
Create healthier chocolate by substituting oat hydrocolloid for
cocoa butter.
Since the beta-glucan found in oats is recognized for its ability
to lower blood cholesterol levels, chocolate prepared with an oat
hydrocolloid has the potential to decrease the chocolate's . . .
Cocoa butter has a very distinct texture.(Executives: FYI
...)
Cocoa butter has a very distinct texture. This is caused by the
unique interactions of its polymorphic lipid structures.
Part of chocolate's appeal is a smooth, uniform melt with
proper volatile . . .
There are hundreds of different types of microorganisms in the
human gastrointestinal system.(Executives: FYI ...)
There are hundreds of different types of microorganisms in the
human gastrointestinal system. Colonic microflora have a profound
influence on their host's health. Their population levels depend . . .
Optimize baking to reduce waste, costs.
Scientists at the U.K.'s Institute of Food Research (IFR) are
unraveling the mysteries of dough. Their work will help reduce wastage
and the use of additives in the bakery industry, as well as . . .
Use blueberry as a topping and xanthan gum as a thickening
agent.
Blueberries are the source of a variety of antioxidants, and appear
to offer numerous health benefits for the cardiovascular and nervous
systems. Blueberries are often used in baked goods, ice . . .
Use ultrasound to pasteurize milk.
Ultrasound is a technology that has many potential food
applications. It has been tested on some foods successfully, such as to
inactivate bacteria. But few studies have been concerned with . . .
New gum for emulsification.
Gum ghatti is an old product with new potential. It is a
semi-translucent and irregularly shaped exudate, a water soluble gum
obtained from Anogeissus latifolia trees. It is harvested mostly . . .
Puff amaranth seeds using a single-screw extruder.
Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) is a pseudocereal that has excellent
nutritional properties. It is a very good source of squalene and
tocotrielnols, which are proven nutraceuticals. Amaranth seeds . . .
Flaxseed flour helps extend the shelf life of fresh
pasta.
Flaxseed is a functional ingredient that has generated interest
because of the nutritional and health benefits it offers. Flaxseed
contains high levels of alpha linolenic acid, lignans and dietary . . .
Consider alternatives to carboxymethylcellulose to maintain
pliability of tortillas.
Traditional corn tortillas are produced from dehydrated masa and
water. They have a very short shelf life of up to three days because of
their firmness. Commercial corn tortillas contain . . .
Refrigerated and frozen storage impact butter flavor,
texture.
Butter is often stored refrigerated or frozen for extended periods
of time because supply and demand for the product fluctuates.
Manufacturers must know when the flavor and texture of their . . .
Potential health benefits offered by purslane (Portulacae
oleracea).
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), or verdolaga, is a fleshy succulent
vegetable consumed extensively as a cooked vegetable or salad. It can be
added to soups as a thickening agent. It is valued as a . . .
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