British Baker recently published an article looking at the evidence on bread and bloating. It found that products made by the Chorleywood Bread Process (CBP) did not cause bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort, compared to other bread-making processes.
Bread in the News
‘Facts Behind the Headlines - Myths About Bread'
A recent article (22nd March 2012) in the Daily Mirror, "Just how unhealthy is our daily bread?" contained a number of inaccuracies, particularly about the nutritional content of bread and the role it plays in the UK diet. This article promulgated many common misconceptions about bread.
Read the scientific facts here...‘A tasty bacon butty is our greatest national treasure’
According to a poll by T-Mobile, the bacon butty is what makes Britain great. The snack topped a poll of 50 greatest national treasures.
Read more ...- Brown bread three times a day staves off bowel cancer - A new study has found that eating brown bread or wholegrain cereals three times a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by a fifth. Scientists found that a high-fibre diet offers significant protection against the disease, the third most common form of cancer in Britain. Read more ..
- “Short of cash for lunch? How about a toast sandwich” Britain's most economical lunch has been unveiled by scientists at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The RSC is reviving the mid-Victorian dish made popular by Mrs Beeton which consists of two slices of bread around a slice of seasoned toast and costs a mere 7½p to make. Read more ...
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The Federation of Bakers is pleased to welcome our latest member Kerry Ingredients and Flavours, part of the Kerry Group.
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