ISO 26642:2010 provides a standardised methodology for glycaemic index testing and recommends criteria for classifying foods into low, medium, and high GI categories. This international standard, developed in collaboration with the FAO and WHO (Flavel et al., 2021), is the definitive reference for food manufacturers, researchers, and regulatory bodies. Beyond its scientific application, this article […] The post ISO 26642:2010: a scientific and legal guide to the glycaemic index appeared fi...| FoodTimes
Intercropping offers interesting opportunities for the cultivation of cereals and legumes, especially within an organic farming regime. This is why the LEGUMINOSE project is designed to support farmers in developing sustainable systems to implement this farming technique in different EU countries. (1) Intercropping Intercropping is a technique used in agronomy to increase the efficiency of […] The post LEGUMINOSE, 7 case studies of intercropping appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
A landmark study published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy has identified eight food allergens without mandatory labelling requirements that contributed to significant numbers of food-induced anaphylaxis cases across French-speaking countries. This comprehensive analysis of over 21 years of surveillance data from the French Allergy-Vigilance Network reveals critical gaps in current European food labelling regulations and proposes the inclusion of four high-risk allergens in […] T...| FoodTimes
The European Commission has unveiled a transformative vision for algae-based solutions across Europe through its groundbreaking ‘Study to support a Sustainable EU Algae Industry‘. Released by DG MARE and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), this comprehensive strategy represents the first unified, evidence-based EU roadmap that consolidates multiple algae and microalgae applications […] The post Europe’s algae and microalgae industry scenario ...| FoodTimes