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Folate, also known as folic acid, is well-known for its role in preventing neural tube birth defects. However, the B-vitamin also plays a role in helping to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer's disease and depression.

Three upcoming conferences show how small the world is when it comes to the subject of functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Issues surrounding obesity--from its causes to consumer and industry perspectives to possible solutions--were discussed at a recent conference.

Not all meat applications are the same; neither are the water-binders, texturizers and fat-mimetics necessary to reduce their fat content.

Important lessons were gleaned when a panel of judges evaluated this year's crop of Spirit of Innovation Award nominees.

Hydrocolloids support an endless parade of applications by enhancing the structural integrity of the product. When used with other ingredients like salts and starches, or when blended together in appropriate combinations, their utilities can be even more abundant.

In the U.S., barbecuing is a beloved, traditional way of cooking. The ingredients featured in the sauces, as well as the type of meat and wood used, vary from region to region.

The dressing and mayonnaise category is an active one for product developers, with over 260 products introduced in 2003. The food science underlying their formulating and processing parameters remains fundamental.

One does not normally think of suntan lotion and water together. However, Tanning Research Labs (Orlando, Fla.) has licensed its Hawaiian Tropic brand to All Star Beverages (Las Vegas) in the U.S. to appear on bottled water.

Today's foods and beverages are more appealing to consumers if the items are fortified. SuperCoat[tm] microencapsulated nutrients and SuperBlend[tm] custom nutrient pre-mixes deliver effective fortification solutions in a wide variety of products.