Dutch consumer association, Consumentenbond, is fighting for tougher regulations on products claiming to be whole-grain as it says manufacturers are deliberately misleading consumers in their labelling.
A new range of softer wholegrains do not need pre-soaking and so
the 'hard bite' texture often associated with grain products is
eliminated, the manufacturer claims.
Eating certain grains with a low GI breakfast can keep your blood
sugar regulated for up to ten hours, according to a new research
study released this week.
The taste of wholegrain breads, compared to bread made from refined
grains, may not inhibit consumption amongst consumers as much as
previously thought, suggests a new study.
US based food and beverage retailer Sara Lee claimed last week it
is the first in the industry to provide "straight-forward
information about whole grains across our product portfolio".
The consistent evidence linking the consumption of whole grain to
significant decreases in the risk of cardiovascular disease should
push policy-makers to redouble their efforts to get the public
eating more of the grains, scientists...
A new whole grains fact sheet aims to provide consumers with easy
to understand information on the healthy grains: what they are,
what they do and where to find them.
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the
risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new
study from The Netherlands.
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable wholegrain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
Barley and rye are underutilized whole grains, and although they
are considered to be minor cereal grains they have major health
benefits, heard food scientists and manufacturers last week.
A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on
blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high
cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole
grains in their diets.
Products containing meat and poultry will now be able to feature
the Whole Grain Stamp, after the US government announced it was to
expand the list of goods eligible to use the eye-catching symbol.
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the
general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in
Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa
Nuttall how the food industry has reacted...
Danisco has launched a series of products aimed at helping the
baking industry cope with the move towards whole grain products
that is expected in the US in 2005.
Australia looks set to widen the definition of 'wholegrain' to
allow more foods to include this term, increasingly associated with
heart health, on their product labelling.
Natural Foods Group Hain Celestial has introduced two new
functional cereals designed to contribute to the development and
maintenance of a healthy body, namely bone health and the immune
system.
A group of cereal scientists is looking to rewrite the definition
of a wholegrain to help consumers identify the healthy ingredient
in foods and lift their intake of wholegrains.
Rubbing shoulders on the shelves with 'low-carb' friendly food
products, wholegrains must reach out to the consumer to remain in
the game. Cereal chemists in the US bring wholegrains into the
user-friendly zone with a new,...
