New cholesterol-fighter found in red wine
Scientists say they have found another compound in red wine which could be just as important as the antioxidant resveratrol, in fighting cholesterol.
Archives for September 9, 2003
Buckton, Biodar bond over BetaCote
Buckton Scott Nutrition has entered into a long-term agreement with micro-encapsulation specialist BioDar to become the exclusive US distributor of Biodar's BetaCote 20VB beta carotene.
Herbal health enjoys growing profile in UK
UK doctors are being encouraged to support the use of herbal remedies by the country's herbalists, currently trying to increase understanding of the power of plant-based remedies during Herbal Medicine Awareness Week.
Fine wine discovery
Scientists say they have found another compound in red wine which could be just as important as the antioxidant resveratrol, in fighting cholesterol.
GMP for prebiotics leader
Pioneering Belgian ingredients supplier Orafti Active Food Ingredients is the first, and only, producer of inulin and oligofructose to get the GMP stamp of approval from the American Institute of Baking.
Carcass rinse gains approval
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for a proprietary formulation of lactoferrin. The ruling paves the way for the commercial application of this new food safety technology.
Fibre-rich diet proves good for heart
A large population trial appears to confirm that a higher intake of dietary fibre, particularly water-soluble fibre, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
NEC gains approval for Australian market
US-based National Enzyme Company has been granted a GMP Certificate of manufacturing by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), allowing it to sell its enzyme and other herbal medicinal products in Australia.
Revenues soar at Martek
Martek Biosciences saw sales of its DHA and arachidonic acid, rise by 115 per cent in the third quarter, although profits were dampened by a doubling of costs.
Taking out trans fats
People are eating less trans-fatty acids than they were two decades ago, finds a new study, which comes two months after the Food and Drug Administration brought in new legislation requiring the fats to be labeled on food products.