Water-soluble albumin extracted from wheat bran, a milling by-product, has been used as a complete egg replacement in cookies and cakes. Researchers in the Netherlands report comparable spread factor, cake volume and density, and higher antioxidant activity in cookies. They also flag colour shifts and marked texture differences.
EFSA’s comprehensive re-evaluation of sucralose (E 955) confirms the existing acceptable daily intake of 15 mg/kg body weight per day and finds no safety concerns under authorised conditions – but emerging evidence on chlorinated degradation products at elevated temperatures has blocked an application to extend its use into fine bakery wares, with direct implications for […]
South Korean researchers have developed a fully automated diagnostic platform capable of detecting 16 major foodborne pathogens within one hour, reducing testing time by more than half compared to conventional methods.
Fish bone foreign bodies represent up to 84% of ingested contaminants encountered in emergency departments worldwide, yet many manufacturers still rely on inadequate manual inspection methods. Miriam Krechlok, Segment Marketing Manager at Mettler-Toledo, examines how advanced metal detection and X-ray technologies can transform quality control processes, ensuring comprehensive contamination detection whilst reducing product waste and […]
bioMérieux has launched GENE-UP® TYPER, an automated real-time PCR solution designed to accelerate root cause analysis of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in food processing facilities. The system combines genomic analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify contamination sources and implement preventive measures.
NTU Singapore and the World Health Organisation have launched a three-year collaboration to transform global food safety standards through artificial intelligence and digital modelling technologies. The partnership aims to enhance risk assessment capabilities for novel food systems including cultured meat and precision-fermented products.
FoodReady has announced significant upgrades to its AI-powered platform, introducing automated HACCP planning, enhanced inventory management with intelligent lot tracking, and advanced traceability features designed to support compliance with FDA regulations including FSMA 204.
Measurement solution provider introduces Echo system, offering enterprise-grade environmental monitoring capabilities particularly relevant for food manufacturing and vertical farming operations.
New research reveals significant nutritional shortcomings and widespread promotional non-compliance in commercial baby foods sold across major US grocery chains.
The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the UK’s food production sector has gained a powerful ally. The newly launched AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network aims to unite diverse stakeholders from farm to fork, tackling the complex challenge of AMR through innovative, collaborative approaches. This £650,000 UKRI-funded initiative promises to reshape our understanding […]