Suddenly Glutamine has disappeared from European stocks for June delivery. It has been we think, a combination of low and uncertain prices that has delayed shipments to Europe. Not only China is short but Daesang, Korea have limited stocks for … Continue reading
Glutamine prices are rumoured to be firming as we approach Q4 . We expect increases of $1.00 kg from origin quite soon. We have had these rumours all year and nothing has materialised. Amino Prices from China have been in … Continue reading
BBC Horizon programme asked if eating meat was bad for you. The conclusion was that red meat was OK but processed meats did carry risks . This review from the Guardian summed the programme up best. http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/aug/18/horizon-should-i-eat-meat-big-health-dilemma-tv-review-new-tricks. I wrote an article … Continue reading
Beef Protein seems to be the next big protein source but I have a few questions. Does it taste as good as a prime fillet or Sirloin? Steaks are 36-50% protein but people are raving about blueberry flavoured beef protein? … Continue reading
There is quite a bit of pressure on prices with a downwards trend. Some of the better deals we have seen this June 2014. Basis is FCA Europe L-Carnitine Tartrate- USD17.2/kg FCA L-Carnitine Base- USD18 /kg FCA N-Acetyl Carnitine- USD19.6/kg … Continue reading
Any Advantage in Advantame? The EU have approved Advantame from Ajinomoto and given it E969 number. I must confess to have not studied it greatly but it seems that the approval could be called, “Son of Aspartame “; which brought to … Continue reading
China is producing L-Cysteine using fermentation. The process starts with L-2-amino-delta2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid and then fermentation to Cystine and Electrolysis to L-Cysteine. This is different from the Wacker Process and so patent infringement is not an issue with Wacker. Acerchem Shanghai are keeping … Continue reading
Biotech in food ingredients is at a pace in China I made a week trip to China to visit a few places Making flavours. My prime target was the production of natural vanillin from rice bran. My hosts Acerchem are … Continue reading
L-Cysteine .The Flavour Amino Acid. We wrote a bit about L-Cysteine a few weeks ago [click here]. It has been the standard amino for creating savoury flavours in combination with reactive sugars such as xylose, ribose and rhamnose. Also used in bread as … Continue reading
Rice Protein Shakes from Acerchem We have formulated rice- protein shakes formulated and ready to be packed up . Chose Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate. Sweetened with Stevia . AcerPro™ Protein Shake is a superior meal replacement formula scientifically … Continue reading
