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Palatinose aids weight loss: study

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 […]

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Firmenich buys sweetener and flavour manufacturer Senomyx

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 […]

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ADM to buy half of Russian Aston Foods

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 […]

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Xylitol anti­cavity debate settled, says DuPont

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 […]