Vitiva Tackles Acrylamide with New Formulation
2008-09-23 - Vitiva
Source of Article: http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=22198&zoneid=9
There is growing evidence for the damage acrylamide
can cause, leading food companies to seek new methods of reducing acrylamide content. High frying temperatures used for food
preparation and to impart desired flavor and color of final product simultaneously
cause the development of toxic substances, such as lipid-oxidation products and
acrylamide.
Health risks associated with lipid-oxidation products and acrylamide from fried and baked foods include neurological
damage, reduced fertility, DNA damage and cancer.
Two mechanisms thought to lead to acrylamide
formation in foods include altered fractions of oils and nitrogen-containing
compounds, and through the Maillard browning reaction
of carbohydrates, involving free asparagine and
reduced sugar molecules.]
Vitiva’s rosemary extract formulations, INOLENS 4
and SyneROX 4, are widely used for protection of fats
and oils from rancidity and for shelf-life extension. The new findings clearly
show these natural formulations can significantly reduce acrylamide
levels in fried foods, by up to 95%.
"These outstanding results are indeed good news for the food
industry," says Ohad Cohen, CEO of Vitiva. "While the consumer is used to the appealing
color and special taste of fried and baked foods, he wants to avoid high levels
of acrylamides. Our formulations tackle acrylamide formation without any influence on organoleptic characteristics of the frying oil or the final
product."
The research results also indicate increased oxidative stability of fats and
oils and decreased free fatty-acid levels, while extending the shelf-life of
oils and fats. INOLENS 4 and SyneROX 4 are 100%
natural, heat stable, non-allergen formulations and easy blendable
with oils, fats and oil-soluble ingredients.
Vitiva is a dynamic, fast-growing nutraceuticals company specializing in developing advanced,
application-specific formulations based on natural extracts for protecting
various food and cosmetic products against rancidity and oxidation degradation.
Its extensive product line includes: AquaRox®, VivOX® and SyneROX®. In addition,
a full range of reduced-odour rosemary extracts,
INOLENS®, is available in a wide range of concentrations. These pure extracts
are soluble in oil or water and are available in powder and liquid forms.
For more information please contact:
Vitiva
Dushka Dimitrijevic
Product Manageress
Tel: +386 2 1788 87 38
Fax: +386 2 788 87 31
E-mail: service@vitiva.si Website:
www.vitiva.eu
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