Omega-3s reduce cough in allergic children
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent asthmatic cough and allergy to house dust mites in children, report Australian researchers, adding new evidence to the ongoing debate.
Archives for November 5, 2004
Danisco peps up flavor of low-carb, low-sugar drinks and dairy products
Danisco has taken up the low-carb, low-sugar baton and run with it, developing a line of flavors aimed at food manufacturers developing artificially sweetened and reduced sugar beverages and dairy products.
Gellan gum lauched to provide suspension in dairy beverages
CP Kelco, bought by JM Huber last month, has launched Kelogel HM-B gellan gum, a hydrocolloid system designed to provide suspension of cocoa and minerals in ready-to-drink dairy based beverages.
High GI foods linked to greater risk of type 2 diabetes
Replacing white bread with low-glycaemic breads could help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests new research, that offers evidence for the role of low glycaemic index foods.
Green tea extracts making entry into supplements market
European companies are increasing their presence in the green tea extract market, looking to reach supplement makers with highly concentrated products.
Flexibility from food makers key to growth in light meal market
Food makers are encouraged to target the light meal market as new figures show that by 2008 consumers will be eating more than one a day of these full meal replacers, driven by convenience and health concerns.
Cerestar adds Cargill soy proteins to portfolio
Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe has expanded its portfolio to include the marketing and distribution of Cargill's soy products in Europe.