Archives for August 4, 2008

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Fenchem fights fake ginkgo

By Shane Starling

Chinese supplier Fenchem has launched a testing method to detect fake ginkgo biloba, which has become more prevalent as increased demand has strained global supply.

UK firm puts fruit fibres to use in flavours

By Jess Halliday

Ungerer has developed an innovative range of fruit flavours that uses fruit fibres as carriers in place of maltodextrose or wheatstarch, making a natural ingredient out of a by-product that can also boost food’s fibre content.