New safety test may resolve kava dispute
A new safety test on the herbal kava could help bring it back onto European markets, according to industry lobbyists meeting recently with German authorities.
Archives for April 13, 2004
Blanket ban for food additives in jelly mini-cups?
One year after the European Parliament cleared a permanent ban on the use of the food additive konjac in jelly confectionery amid fears that children could choke on the sweets, the European Commission has temporarily suspended the sale of all jelly...
Food science dives deeper into texture
High prices for soya raw materials keep on rolling, but new research from the Netherlands confirms the benefits that soya proteins can offer food manufacturers on the hunt for meat substitutes.
Survey shows consumers rejecting low-carb consumption
While supporters of the Atkins plan would have us believe the diet is more popular than ever, there are signs of a growing backlash against low-carb diet plans. A new survey reveals that despite the growing number of product offerings available on the...
Ginger may relieve morning sickness
Ginger could relieve the nausea and vomiting experienced by pregnant women to a similar extent as vitamin B6, say Australian researchers.
Vitamin C supplement could cut heart disease and diabetes
Vitamin C appears to reduce levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation and possibly a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol levels, shows research for the first time. The findings could provide tools to beat heart disease and...
Chemical switch from brown to white fat key to cutting obesity
The way newborn lambs regulate their temperature in the first few weeks of life using a special deposit of brown fat could give clues for tackling obesity in humans, say UK scientists.