German-based ingredients Beneo supplier claims a scientific study of its low-glycaemic sweetener Palatinose shows the product supports additional loss of body weight and fat mass in overweight and obese adults, when replacing sucrose in a weight loss diet. Palatinose (the generic name is isomaltulose) is a powder that can be applied in a host of […]
Firmenich will acquire US-based ingredients firm Senomyx, increasing its portfolio of natural flavours for food and beverage companies. The deal, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018. Upon closing, Senomyx will be integrated into Firmenich’s North America research and […]
ADM will buy a 50% stake in Russian supplier Aston Foods’ corn business, expanding its sweetener and starch capacity in Russia and globally. The deal, which must still be approved by financial regulators, would see Chicago-headquartered Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) become a 50% owner of Aston’s corn wet mills in Ibred and Novlyanka. The US […]
Consuming xylitol does prevent cavities despite recent uncertainty over its anticaries properties, according to a DuPont study. Doubt was cast on the natural sweetener’s anticaries effect last year when a Cochraine review declared there was little evidence. The review included data from over 5,900 subjects using xylitolbased lozenges, sweets, toothpastes, syrups, and toothwipes. However, using […]
