Olive antioxidant added to bread in Spain
A bread containing a concentrated component of olive oil has been launched in Spain as an anti-ageing food, reports Dominique Patton.
Archives for July 5, 2005
Largest vitamin E trial shows reduced risk of cardiovascular death in women
Vitamin E is unlikely to prevent heart disease or cancer but it could lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke in older women as well as cardiovascular deaths, writes Dominique Patton.
Mix MUFAs and PUFAs for best heart benefit, says study
The heart health benefits of unsaturated fatty acids over trans- and saturated fats have long been recognized, but now a study at Pennsylvania State University indicates that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could lower cholesterol better than the...
Balchem backs growth of microencapsulation sector
Balchem's acquisition of the encapsulation and agglomeration business of Loders Croklaan shows that the company believes there is a strong future in encapsulation technology.
FDA approves vitamin D3 addition to bars and beverages
The FDA has approved a petition by Unilever to allow the use of vitamin D3 as a nutrient supplement in meal and snack replacement products and is amending its food additive regulations accordingly, writes Jess Halliday.
Women are hungry for health foods
Designing foods and beverages to meet the specific nutritional needs of women could be a shrewd move for formulators, suggests a new market report that predicts retail sales will grow 67 percent by 2009. Jess Halliday reports on what women want.
Nanotechnology boosts CoQ10 bioavailability
An Israeli start-up says its nanoparticles can significantly increase the bioavailability of CoQ10 and other functional ingredients by improving their solubility, writes Dominique Patton.
Adult lifestyle biggest risk factor for diabetes
Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing type 2 diabetes than childhood experience, reveal UK researchers today, contradicting previously held beliefs.