Dietary intakes of sulfites could be a safety concern for high consumers of foodstuffs that contain the additives, European Food Safety Authority experts concluded in their updated assessment of sulfur dioxide (E220) and sulfites (E221-228). Gaps in toxicity data meant the extent of certain adverse health effects could not be confirmed.

SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, reports that customers who use its latest scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE), Nexus, in margarine and shortening production are better able to meet sustainability and business goals by reducing emissions and cost.

It is well known in the food industry that over the past several years there has been a marked shift in consumer demand for plant-based foods, not only a preference for simply fruit and vegetables, but also a demand for plant-based meats.