Technical

Technical Talk: Aug.Sept. 2010
Three major groups of compounds play a pivotal role in the function and existence of all living things. These are carbohydrates, fats or oils, and proteins. Of all these, the most important and complex are the proteins.

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Gluten-free chestnut flour could add nutritional value
Aug. 13, 2010 – Chestnut flour could be used in gluten-free breads to give nutritional and health benefits, according to a new study from Turkey. | READ MORE

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Egg replacer could overcome labelling challenges
July 9, 2010 – A wheat-based egg alternative can replace up to 50 per cent of eggs in sweet bakery products such as muffins and cupcakes, and requires no changes to a product’s labelling, claims U.K. supplier Ulrick & Short. | READ MORE

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Cdn yeast tests demonstrate big drop in acrylamide
July 8, 2010, Vancouver, B.C. – Phyterra Yeast Inc., a division of Functional Technologies Corp., has announced initial test results for bread made with Acryleast its acrylamide-preventing proprietary yeast.

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Trials said to show efficacy of acrylamide inhibitor
July 5, 2010 – Acrylamide reductions in bread of up to 90 per cent have been claimed in initial test results announced this week for a proprietary yeast product from Phyterra Yeast, a division of Canadian firm Functional Technologies Corp. | READ MORE

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New texturizer cuts fat, maintains cake moisture
June 25, 2010 – A new texture ingredient for baked goods can reduce fat content by up to 50 per cent, preserve taste and lower production costs, claims Cargill. | READ MORE

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Health Canada OKs use of plant sterols
June 23, 2010 – Health Canada has issued a ruling that will allow Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) CardioAid plant sterols to be added to foods.

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Technical Talk: July 2010
Antioxidant is a buzzword in today’s food marketing strategies. Consumers are increasingly aware of the connection between antioxidants in food and prevention of chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Recent market research data from the United States indicates that a large number of consumers will select products that contain the phrase “rich in antioxidants” on the package, and many will consider buying products labelled “antioxidants added.”

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