Over time, the body loses the ability to produce the enzyme (lactose) that digests the carbohydrate in dairy foods, causing bloating, gas, and sometimes diarrhea. Taking a lactase enzyme (Lactaid tablets) when you drink milk or eat dairy foods, will usually prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. A food sensitivity, on the other hand, can produce symptoms that are unrelated to food allergies or intolerances.
Nuts long have been considered part of a healthy diet, and they certainly are among the most popular snack ingredients around. But what if you can’t have them?
Major food recalls in 2015 reveal persistent problems with listeria and allergen contaminations
August 10, 2016
Microbiological problems and undeclared allergens caused the major food recalls in 2015, continuing a pattern that has now persisted for well over two years, according to the latest food recall report by SAGE Food Safety Consultants.
perfectly free allergy-friendly frozen treats are low-calorie and free of the Big 8 food allergens
August 9, 2016
Just in time for another hot summer, Incredible Foods™ announced that its tasty perfectly free™ non-dairy, allergy-friendly frozen treats have hit the shelves of major supermarkets in New England, New York, New Jersey and other mid-Atlantic states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Neogen’s quantitative and screening test kits can quickly and accurately detect peanut and almond allergens in cumin and spice blends
February 26, 2015
In response to recent recalls of products containing cumin found to be contaminated with peanuts and almonds, Neogen announced that its comprehensive line of food allergen tests includes quantitative and screening test kits that can quickly and accurately detect peanut and almond allergens in cumin and spice blends.
Going to formulate for the Big 8? Processors have no room for error when it comes to protecting for allergies and sensitivities to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, wheat, soy or milk.
In all surveys prognosticating the biggest trends in the food and beverage industry for 2015, allergen-free formulation keeps landing at or near the top.
Research and industry trends to help reduce costs in formulation
September 13, 2013
There's no room for flippant commentary on this subject. It's serious. Food allergens and consumer intolerance to them is a constant in food product development. There is no denying that