In this issue of Prepared Foods' E-dition:

* Exclusive: 'Natural' Beauty * Rye Bran and Satiety * Modifying SPI in Egg Usage * Inulin in Meatballs * Improving Microwave Heating

* Fructose and Blood Pressure * Coffee Slows Liver Disease * Modulating Tea Catechins * Carrageenan can be Organic * Healthcare Bill Includes Menu Labeling

Prepared Foods Exclusive: 'Natural' Beauty The current buzzwords of cosmeceuticals, dermaceuticals, biocosmetics and nutricosmetics describe the application of ingredients traditionally found in foods offering skin health benefit.

Previous E-dition Exclusives: Ingredient Appropriateness Spices: Chili Gradual Change

Rye Bran and Satiety Rye bran induced a stronger effect on satiety than the other two rye fractions used when served in iso-caloric portions. Modifying SPI in Egg Usage Modified SPI can be used as an additive or ingredient in foaming formulation, especially when the egg white protein is suspected of lipid contamination. Inulin in Meatballs Because of the positive effects on nutrition, 5% inulin into ground meat can be added for the preparation of meatball. Improving Microwave Heating In microwave processing a number of microwave specific factors cause non-uniform heating patterns with hot and cold spots. Hence, the quality and safety of food products can be compromised. Chips Fried in Sunflower Oil Deteriorative characteristics of potato and tapioca chips fried in refined sunflower oil and banana and jackfruit chips fried in coconut oil were monitored. Going Biofilm-free A new study sought to provide new insights for developing biofilm-free food-processing systems.

* * * * * From Prepared Foods 2009 Spirit of Innovation Awards Building on the Basics A World of Great Taste * * * * *

GTE to Inhibit Decomposition of Hydroperoxide An article investigates the effect of green tea extract (GTE) on biscuits lipid fraction oxidative stability. Milk Drink Using Whey Butter Cheese A beverage made from whey butter cheese (WBC) and acerola juice (AJ) may well have commercialization potential. OSDF's Beneficial Properties The OSDF from superfine ground oat bran showed some physical-chemical properties that might be of potential use in the food industry. Preventing Enzymatic Browning in Fruits and Vegetables Alternate strategies for prevention of enzymatic browning in fruits and vegetables are necessary to maintain their quality and value. Properties of Quinoa The amino acid composition and the physicochemical and functional properties of quinoa flour proteins (QFP) were evaluated during storage. Salmonella in Frozen Chicken Recent data indicate that Salmonella can survive frozen storage when inoculated in frozen, processed chicken products and confirm that microbial counts on selective agar are not representative of the total population of samples subject to freezing. Return to top Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure U.S. research showed that fructose abuse may increase the risk of blood pressure. Coffee Slows Liver Disease Patients with chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53% lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers. Modulating the Bioavailability of Tea Catechins Recent findings provide ideas for modulating the bioavailability of tea catechins, which can be applied to tea-related drinks and foods. Chewing Gum May Reduce Calorie Intake Chewing gum can help to reduce calorie intake and increase energy expenditure. Alcohol Benefits in Question In a recent study, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments were made for characteristics related to lifestyle. Artificially Sweetened Drinks May Damage Kidneys Too many artificially sweetened soft drinks may damage the kidneys. Fish Oil and CVD A study aimed to investigate the effects of fiush oil on the process of macrophage reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) in an in vivo mouse model. Return to top

House Healthcare Bill Includes Menu Labeling
The health care bill introduced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) includes general nutritional labeling requirements for retail and restaurant chains with 20 or more units.

Alcohol Sales to Continue to Falter
Total alcohol sales in all away-from-home venues are expected to decline 2.5% in 2010.

Saving with Store Brands
A new survey of supermarket prices on 25 commonly purchased items found that shoppers could save more than 35% by buying the retailer's brand instead of the national brand.

Some Improvement in Restaurant Performance
In perhaps the worst market conditions the restaurant industry has seen in nearly 20 years, full-service restaurants saw some sign of improvement in September.

Illy Versus Starbucks?
Italian coffee maker IllyCaffe SpA has an aggressive plan to penetrate the premium U.S. coffee market without buying or renting its own coffee shops.

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