Spanish firm patents polyphenol extraction process
A Spanish company, specialising in developing nutraceuticals from vegetable fats, has patented a process to obtain a concentrated polyphenol product from the waste water of olives.
Archives for September 17, 2003
Liquorice extract reduces male hormone levels
Chemicals in liquorice, not only eaten in confectionery but also used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders, could have an effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference this week.
Burcon, ADM sign on the dotted line
Canola proteins will soon be available to food manufacturers as Burcon NutraScience finalises its deal with ADM to commercialize its canola-derived protein isolates.
Goodbye Flachsmann and hello to Frutarom
Visitors expecting to see flavours company Flachsmann at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe exhibition will take note of the 'Flachsmann is now Frutarom' motto. The company - recently taken over by Israeli company Frutarom - has been christened...
Accelerade drink reaches rest of Colorado
PacificHealth Laboratories is expanding the test market of its new product Accelerade Ready-To-Drink, boosted by positive results of a new study showing the drink enhances performance 36 per cent more than a regular carbohydrate/electrolyte drink.
Cheese linked to risk in testicular cancer
Men who eat a lot of cheese could be at a higher risk of contracting testicular cancer, Canadian researchers conclude in a new study.
Genetic engineering may lead to vitamin E-rich crops
Scientists claim to have discovered a method to increase the vitamin E content of corn seeds by up to six times. With future research to focus on soybeans, a new generation of health promoting grain crops and foods could be around the corner.
Scientists continue to question Chinese herbals
Ingredients in Chinese herbal medicines may vary widely depending on the manufacturer, said scientists speaking at a conference this week. This could have implications for the safety and efficacy of the medication, they suggest.
Avocado, soy oil mixture may help osteoarthritis
A product made with avocado and soybean oils by French firm Laboratoires Expanscience could slow down and help repair some of the damage caused by osteoarthritis, suggests laboratory research.
New findings reopen liquorice debate
Chemicals in liquorice, not only eaten in confectionery but also used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders, could have an effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference this week.