UPS debuts new probiotic monograph, standard to authenticate skim milk powder

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is proposing new monographs and introducing a new standard for authentication of skim milk powder to be included in its Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), First Supplement to the Ninth Edition.



from IFT Daily News http://www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2014/January/09/UPS-debuts-new-probiotic-monograph-standard-to-authenticate-skim-milk-powder.aspx

Consumers like bread with less salt

Consumers can’t tell the difference between regular bread and bread with 10% less salt, according to taste tests by Oregon State University.



from IFT Daily News http://www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2014/January/08/Consumers-like-bread-with-less-salt.aspx

General Mills drops GMOs from Cheerios

According to the Los Angeles Times, General Mills Inc. has announced it is no longer using genetically engineered ingredients in Cheerios.



from IFT Daily News http://www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2014/January/08/General-Mills-drops-GMOs-from-Cheerios.aspx

Nestlé partners with Cellular Dynamis in biotech deal

The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences SA (NIHS) has signed a long‐term supply agreement with Cellular Dynamics International Inc. (CDI).



from IFT Daily News http://www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2014/January/08/Nestle-partners-with-Cellular-Dynamis-in-biotech-deal.aspx

USDA finalizes flexibility in school meals

U.S. Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon has announced that the USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools to serve larger portions of lean protein and whole grains at mealtime.



from IFT Daily News http://www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2014/January/08/USDA-finalizes-flexibility-in-school-meals.aspx

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp

One of our favorite fast and easy shrimp dinners - serve with Asian noodles. I found this in Cooking Light Magazine - posting so that I can determine the nutrition amounts.

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from Food.com: Asian Recipes http://www.food.com/recipe/thai-coconut-curry-shrimp-511849

Creamy Crimini Mushroom and Miso Soup

A delicious soup from thriveforward.com.

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from Food.com: Asian Recipes http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-crimini-mushroom-and-miso-soup-511840