Ingredion is launching a potato starch-based viscosifier that could increase processed meat yields by making it more slice more easily. Suitable for processed meats, chicken nuggets and ready meals which include meat, the starch increases the product’s water binding capacity which creates a firmer and juicier texture, the company said. “It also reduces moisture loss […]
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Bacteria that process nitrates in food ‘may trigger migraines
“Research shows [migraine] sufferers have higher levels of bacteria involved in processing nitrates, and could explain why some foods appear to act as migraine triggers,” The Guardian reports. Nitrates are found in processed meats, like bacon, as well as some wines and chocolate. The story is based on a study that used data from the […]