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June 11th 2019 The underestimated importance of resistant starch in our diet. Studies show that resistant starch can reduce the glycemic (blood sugar) response to foods when it substitutes for flour or other high glycemic carbs in food; that it … Continue reading →

June 03rd 2019 Ingredion launches NOVATION Lumina functional native starches for unmatched performance and sensory experience  in clean label food applications. High-performance texturizers enable manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for “natural” products. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of … Continue reading →

May 21st 2019 Genetic discovery may improve corn quality and yields. Rutgers-led study could benefit millions who rely on corn for nutrition. Researchers may be able to improve corn yields and nutritional value after discovering genetic regulators that synthesize starch … Continue reading →

May 17th 2019 Earliest evidence of the cooking and eating of starch. Early human beings who lived around 120 000 years ago in South Africa were “ecological geniuses” who were able to exploit their environment intelligently. New discoveries made atthe … Continue reading →

May 15th 2019 A new study clarifies how the pursuit of starch may have driven evolutionary adaptations in mammals. Starch, a complex carbohydrate, is a vital source of nutrition for many mammals. Humans farm it in the form of rice, … Continue reading →

May 14th 2019 Ingredion introduces new clean label starch to reduce fat and build indulgent textures. Global ingredient solutions provider Ingredion has added a functional native starch to its portfolio of clean and simple co-texturisers with the launch of NOVATION® … Continue reading →

May 08th 2019 Personalized platform potential: genetic differences may impact how people digest starch.  The US study highlights the need for personalized nutrition as the industry becomes increasingly engaged with the platform.  A new Cornell University study has found that … Continue reading →

May 06th 2019 4th Cassava and Starch Africa on May 22nd & 23rd in Accra, Ghana. “Driving Sustainable Development through Innovative Value Chains” 4th Cassava & Starch Africa Summit brings together industry stakeholders to discuss innovations in farm mechanization, new … Continue reading →

March 28th 2019 MGP Ingredients receives FDA approval of Fibersym® RW and FiberRite® RW as a dietary fiber source. MGP Ingredients, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal approval of its citizen petition requesting dietary fiber status under the new … Continue reading →

March 26th 2019 Building starch backbones for lab-grown meat using Lego pieces. A new technique to spin starch fibers using Lego pieces could have future applications for lab-grown “clean” meat, according to a team of food scientists from Penn State … Continue reading →