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The safety of a new glucosamine ingredient, being produced through fermentation by Cargill, has been approved by an expert panel in the UK, a major step towards its use in the European Union, writes Dominique Patton.
Soy-based formulas are often recommended for infants with food allergies, but a review of past studies suggests they should not be recommended for the prevention of allergies or food intolerance in infants at high risk.
Confirming market opportunities for suppliers and users of fibre ingredients, a review from the UK suggests that cancer of the gut - one of the major causes of death from cancer - might be prevented through a change in diet, writes Lindsey Partos.
The substantial body of scientific research on the cranberry has given it a unique selling point in the French market, where it became the first fruit to receive a health claim.