Applications of Pectin in Food

Pectin exhibits exceptional stability in acidic media. It is widely used as a thickening agent in many acidic substances, and it also has excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and gelling properties.

In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards, there has been a significant increase in the emphasis on food nutrition. Scientists have made remarkable progress in research on the structure - activity relationship of pectin, which has, to some extent, promoted the development of pectin production technology.

Specific applications of pectin in food production include: 1. Yogurt products  2. Jams  3. Bread  4. Beverages

(Source: FIEU )

Weigao Daily - Hidden Mysteries in Ammonia

January 20, 2025

The quoted price of Ziguang's solid methionine increased: Starting from now, the quoted price of the solid methionine products produced by Ningxia Ziguang has increased by 12%. End - users were bearish on the future market in the early stage, and their inventories are not large. The increase in the factory's quoted price has stimulated users to inquire about orders, but overall, the number of transactions is not high. Pay attention to the recent production adjustments and export situations of the enterprise.

(Source: Weigao Daily)

Latest research has found that consuming green tea in this amount can reduce brain damage and achieve the best anti - aging effect.

Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, especially in China. Drinking tea is regarded as a healthy lifestyle habit because tea leaves contain various beneficial compounds such as catechins, tea polyphenols, and caffeine. Multiple studies have shown that tea extracts have benefits like anti - inflammation, anti - tumor effects, antibacterial properties, and neuroprotection.

Recently, researchers from the Institute of Medical, Kanazawa University published a research paper titled "Green tea consumption and cerebral white matter lesions in community - dwelling older adults without dementia" in the journal "npj Science of Food".

The study shows that drinking green tea is beneficial to brain health. Drinking three cups of green tea a day can reduce cerebral white matter lesions, while coffee has no relation to white matter lesions, indicating that drinking green tea helps prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

(Source: New Nutrition)

Lutein

Lutein is the most important nutrient in the human retina. There are high concentrations of lutein in the macula (the center of vision) of the eye's retina and the lens. Since the human body cannot synthesize lutein on its own, it must be obtained from food intake. After overcoming numerous difficulties, lutein enters the lens and the macular region of the retina, where it exerts antioxidant effects. It neutralizes harmful free radicals, filters out the damaging blue light to the eyes, and prevents oxidative damage to the eyes caused by light.

Natural lutein is an antioxidant with excellent properties. Adding an appropriate amount of lutein to food can prevent cell aging and the aging of body organs. At the same time, it can also prevent vision loss and blindness caused by age - related macular degeneration of the eye's retina. Additionally, it can be used as a feed additive for coloring poultry meat and eggs, as well as a coloring and nutritional health agent in the food industry.

In 2024, NWSA Handled Over 3.3 Million TEUs

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a partnership between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, reported that the total container throughput in December was 304,748 TEUs, an increase of 16% compared to the same month in 2023.

The NWSA pointed out that the total volume of international containers in the last month of this year increased significantly by 20%.

Throughout 2024, the container throughput of NWSA increased by 12.3% year-on-year, reaching 3,340,733 TEUs, mainly due to a 20% increase in total imports and an 8% increase in total exports. In addition, the number of ships calling at NWSA's terminals has increased. It is reported that a total of 1,798 ships called, an increase of 7% year-on-year.

Among other indicators, the total general cargo volume for the whole year decreased by 11.2% to 402,681 tons, while the automobile volume was 337,749 units, a slight decrease of 0.3%.

(Source: Logistics Baba)

Anjoy Food Submits Application for Hong Kong Listing!

Background: Anjoy Food is a leading enterprise in China's frozen food industry, focusing on the production and sales of frozen foods. In 2023, Anjoy Food held a 6.2% market share in the Chinese frozen food market, especially standing out in the markets for frozen prepared foods and frozen cooked dishes.

News Highlights: According to the revenue data in 2023, Anjoy Food occupied a 12.7% share in the frozen prepared food market. Moreover, in the field of frozen cooked dishes, it was far ahead, with its market share four times higher than that of the runner - up. The company plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to further promote the internationalization of its brand and capital expansion.

(Source: Waitusi)