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Nestle explores probiotics' impact on metabolism

UK to test vitamins on inmate behaviour

Lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin E combo eyed for cataract reduction

Wine waste extract to be used in functional foods

Industry postpones infant nutrition rules

 
   
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Cyclodextrin tested for flavonol protection to add value

Chocolate linked to weaker bones

Sustainable manufacturers reaping consumer rewards

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Nestle explores probiotics' impact on metabolism
Strains of probiotic bacteria can affect metabolism, says a new study from Nestle and Imperial College London that could help the development of new probiotic products tailored for individuals... Read


UK to test vitamins on inmate behaviour
A pilot program to test the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on inmates at UK young offenders' institutes will be carried out to see if adequate nutrition helps curb violent behaviour... Read


Lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin E combo eyed for cataract reduction
A higher intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as vitamin E, could reduce the risk of developing cataracts by about 15 per cent, suggests a new study... Read


Wine waste extract to be used in functional foods
Work is underway to see New Zealand Extract's Vinanza Gold added to a host of functional foods, including cereal products, health bars and even chewing gum... Read


Industry postpones infant nutrition rules
A high court judge has suspended the implementation of new rules on infant nutrition in the UK after a legal challenge was made by the Infant and Dietetic Foods Association (IDFA)... Read


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Cyclodextrin tested for flavonol protection to add value
The flavonols quercetin and myricetin, compounds associated with significant health benefits, can be encapsulated in beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD), researchers have reported... Read


Chocolate linked to weaker bones
New research suggests that regular consumption of chocolate may weaken bone density and strength, which in turn could increase the risk of health problems such as osteoporosis and fracture... Read


Sustainable manufacturers reaping consumer rewards
US consumers are becoming increasingly concerned over social and environmental implications when choosing packaged food and beverage brands, according to a new report by Information Resources, Inc (IRI)... Read


News briefs: Archer Farms, Canada Bread and Flower Foods
In bakery news from the other side of the Atlantic, Archer Farms removes trans fats, Canada bread acquires a Quebecoise sandwich firm, and Flower Foods buys one of its production sites back from Schwan... Read


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How natural is 'natural'?

Products claiming to be 'natural' are flooding onto the marketplace, but the refusal by regulators to provide a formal definition of the term will ultimately lead to confusion for consumers and a legal headache for manufacturers. Read



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Study questions lignans for colorectal cancer protection
Increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood, may not be associated with colorectal cancer risk, says a new study that challenges previous findings... Read


Commission u-turn on health claims will boost innovation
A decision has been made by the European Commission to allow health claims based on new scientific data to be submitted next month - two years ahead of its original schedule... Read


Industry challenge to infant nutrition rules
The Infant and Dietetic Foods Association (IDFA) has called for a judicial review of proposed new rules governing the advertisement of infant nutrition just days before the law was due to come into force in the... Read


Soy linked to less belly fat in postmenopausal women
A daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in post-menopausal women, suggests a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham... Read


Meta-analysis questions cinnamon's diabetes benefits
Despite numerous studies championing the role of cinnamon for diabetes management, a new meta-analysis has raised questions as to the potential benefits of the supplements... Read

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