August 2004, Volume 58, No. 8



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F E A T U R E S

Spices and Ethnic Foods
a DEVELOPING FOODS report

The Spice Market Expands
As the growth in use of spices and seasonings in ethnic cuisines continues, it has become more important than ever for buyers to work closely with their suppliers.
PETER FURTH and DERRYCK COX

Developing Ethnic Foods and Ethnic Flair with Spices
Asian, Latin American, and other emerging cuisines are growing in popularity in the United States, and food technologists who desire to create products with authentic flavors or add an ethnic flair must understand the spices that define these cuisines.
SUSHEELA RAGHAVAN

DNA Test Identifies Animal Species in Food Products
Identifying what animal species a food product contains is important for health, economic, religious and legal reasons. A microarray test detecting DNA sequences allows species composition -- and authenticity or adulteration -- to be determined.
THOMAS SCHLUMPBERGER

Nanosensors Identify Pathogens in Food
Biosensors similar to pregnancy test kits are being developed for the rapid, reliable, yet inexpensive identification and quantification of pathogenic organisms. Nanotechnology plays a major role.
ANTJE BAEUMNER

C O L U M N S

Reaching IFT's Ambitious Goals
President's Page by ANN HOLLINGSWORTH

Sweet Treats
Consumer Trends by A. ELIZABETH SLOAN

Vinegar Adds SAS to Any Product
Culinary Concepts by CHARLIE BAGGS

Is Glucosamine a Remedy or a Risk?
Food, Medicine & Health by ROGER CLEMENS and PETER PRESSMAN

Flavor Enhancement: Taking the Mask Off
Ingredients by DONALD E. PSZCZOLA

Powerhouse Proteins Soy and Whey Have Bright Future
Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods by LINDA MILO OHR

Phase Transitions in Foods: Basic Science for the Modern Scientist
Laboratory by DEAN DUXBURY

Coating is Critical to Many Foods
Processing by J. PETER CLARK

The Case for Case-Ready Red Meat
Packaging by AARON L. BRODY

Products & Literature

B A C K P A G E

Preparing for Bioterrorism through Simulation
MICHAEL RECKOWSKY

D E P A R T M E N T S

News & Analysis

Industry News
Company News
People
Societies & Associations
New Products
Washington News

IFT

IFT News
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