HRT alternatives put to the test
US researchers are carrying out a major, long-term study to investigate the safety and efficacy of the herbal products black cohosh and red clover in relieving menopause symptoms.
Archives for March 4, 2004
Danone and Yakult to close ranks in probiotics
Japanese probiotics pioneer Yakult and French yoghurts and biscuits maker Danone said today they will set up a new alliance to push growth of their functional foods businesses and cement their leading positions in the probiotics market.
Vitamin B12 levels linked to bone loss
Older women with low levels of vitamin B12 are more likely to experience rapid bone loss, according to new research, which helps to establish the importance of the vitamin in bone health.
Higher antioxidant cranberry extract from Decas
Decas Cranberry Products' ingredients division has introduced a new cranberry extract that it claims offers an increased level of anti-microbial and antioxidant properties than the leading product in the category.
Chocolate gets the low-carb make-over
Feeding the growing consumer demand for food products low in carbohydrate ingredients a company in Hawaii has turned to the gourmet chocolate zone.
Martek gets added approval for food-use DHA
Martek Biosciences said yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a favorable review of its safety data on the former Omega Tech DHA product, currently being marketed by the company for use in food applications.
Australia to develop 'guilt-free' health foods
A significant slice of a $20m research budget will go towards developing healthy, tasty, convenient foods for the Australian market, with a new national programme designed to meet demand for one-stop, guilt-free indulgence.
New source of lycopene nears market approval
Spanish manufacturer Vitatene moves one step closer towards market approval for its lycopene food ingredient derived from the fungus Blakeslea trispora with the UK's novel foods committee satisfied by safety evidence provided by the company.