It is recognised that foods that have a low glycemic index (GI) are beneficial to health and especially to those with Diabetes. A low GI means that the food is digested slowly and the nutrients it contains are released into the bloodstream over a long time period. This will make a food seem “more filling”. …
Continue reading ...With the Carbon Tax package now on it’s way as of the 01 July 2012, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been tasked by the Commonwealth government to monitor pricing as a result of the introduction of the package. There is a distinct fear that there will be an increase in prices on …
Continue reading ...It is well recognised that irradiation can destroy bacteria and other micro-organisms in food – depending upon the dose. This processing / preservation method is controversial with many in the public being strongly against it. It is however the preferred method for preservation in some specific food types due to the nature of those foods. …
Continue reading ...The Parent’s Jury is a parent’s activitist group. It aims to promote healthy food and lifestyles for Australian children, and more information about the group can be found at http://www.parentsjury.org.au/ Their 2011 Shame and Fame Awards have just been announced and the group has not had good words to say about the marketing and labelling …
Continue reading ...There would likely be few Australian homes that do not have a small bottle of Eucalytus oil in their bathrooms. It has long been know that this, and other essential oils, has antibacterial properties and is great for applying to cuts and other simple skin abrasions. A recent study, Chemical composition and antimicrobial effects of …
Continue reading ...Foodbank is a significant part of most relief agencies in this country, without the food from this invaluable source there would be many in a community doing it even tougher than they already are. Foodbank can only function if it is also then supported by the food industry. Many food businesses use Foodbank as a …
Continue reading ...The Australian Government body responsible for developing biosecurity policy for the country, Biosecurity Australia, has issued a draft report proposing that, subject to specific quarantine conditions, decrowned pineapples be permitted to be imported in Australia. The report is now open for consultation for 60 days, with comments and submissions to be made at http://www.daff.gov.au/ There …
Continue reading ...A study done by Dr Christopher Ferguson and colleagues at Texas A&M International University, in the US, has shown that food advertisements on television can have a bigger impact on the choices that children make about food than advice from their parents or care givers. The new study has been published in The Journal of …
Continue reading ...Egg white has traditionally been one of the ingredients used to clarify, or clear, wine prior to final bottling. It has been thought for some time that the amount of this processing aid left in the wine after the clarification is so small that it is not a significant, or even minor, allergen issue. Now …
Continue reading ...The following Recall Notice is provided with permission from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and more information can be found at their website www.foodstandards.gov.au Date Notified To FSANZ: 11 October 2011 Food Type: Confectionery Product Name: • Crazy Koala Macadamia Nuts Cairns (130g) • Crazy Koala Macadamia Nuts Sydney (130g) • Crazy Koala Macadamia Nuts …
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