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basf is constructing what it calls the world’s largest plant for the mint aroma l-menthol, which it will start to supply as a flavouring agent to the global food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets. the new plant, which will be located at the firm’s ludwigshafen site in germany, is due to go on stream in 2012. l-menthol is an aroma chemical produced on the basis of citral.

the proposed acquisition of cognis by basf is reported to be entering its end game with a deal ‘agreed in principle’, according to reports. financial times deutschland (ftd) reports that the main conditions of the deal and the price have been agreed, but no announcement is expected before the middle of this month. the paper cites people “familiar with the talks”. last month reuters reported that cognis’ co-owners permira perm.

bunge may increase the capacity of its rapeseed oil plant in germany as it rebuilds after a fire in its preparation building, but production will be halted for 15 to 18 months in the meantime. fire swept the preparation room of the plant in mannheim, germany, on 26th april, and although it was controlled within a few hours and noone was injured, production at the site was halted immediately.

the volume and texture of rice bread may be enhanced by simply adding glutathione, a protein and safe food additive, and offer better gluten-free products to a growing market, says new research. the ability of rice batter to retain gas, and therefore enhance volume, was enhance when glutathione was used, according to findings published in the journal of agricultural and food chemistry.

the risk assessment framework for nanotechnology in europe – like so much else connected to the technology – appears to be in its infancy but developing at a rapid pace. in its opinion issued in spring last year, the european food safety authority (efsa) sought to lay down an overarching system to use as a risk assessment framework for nanotechnology – but was clear that much currently remains unknown about nanomaterials and how they behave in food and packaging.

health and wellness positioning based on growing consumer awareness of inherent properties such as antioxidants along with provenance is proving a market driver in the adult soft drinks sector as it navigates the challenges posed by eu health claims regulation, claims a mintel analyst. “in some parts of europe, particularly in spain and germany, we now quite commonly see products with antioxidant flashed on their labels as a way of quite quickly attracting the consumer to the fact that this is a health positioned adult juice drink,” said david jago, mintel’s director of innovation and global insight.

significantly lower production costs and improved product consistency are the twin benefits claimed for a reverse osmosis filtration plant introduced at one of saudi arabia’s leading dairies. the new equipment installed by danish filtration specialist, gea filtration has significantly reduced the almarai dairy company’s reliance on large quantities of expensive imported milk powder.

a new roasted potato flour ingredient can enhance the flavour and colour of baked goods and extruded snacks as well as gluten free foods while also providing dough expansion, said its us developer. judie giebel, technical sales representative, with the wisconsin based manufacturer, briess, said it aims in its enhancement of the functionality, savoury flavour, colour and texture of grains and starches to provide differentiation for bakery and snack manufacturers, and simultaneously meeting the demand for clean labelling with a natural product.

these products will be showcased at the international dairy deli bakery in houston, texas on june 6-8. falafel republic is available for distribution throughout the us.greg bukuras, founder of falafel republic, said: .“we’re excited to bring consumers a simple yet delicious, time-tested recipe not normally available in grocery stores. while falafel may be a new food to some, it is believed to have originated some 4000 years ago.

the new members of the line-up include cayenne pepper, curry powder, lemon peel, marjoram, nutmeg and tarragon, along with black sesame seed and chipotle pepper. new pre-blended seasonings consist of herbes de provence, garam masala and pumpkin pie spice.the company claims that new spices in mini containers offer other advantages over larger spice bottles, as the smaller size is a less expensive way to try out new or unfamiliar spices and is more likely to get used up before the spice loses its freshness and robust flavor.