Decas to double cranberry seed oil production
Cranberry ingredient supplier Decas Botanical Synergies is doubling production capacity for its cranberry seed oil to meet strong anticipated demand from food and beverage makers.
Archives for September 11, 2005
Higher copper intake linked to reduced lung strength
Dietary copper may have a negative impact on lung health, say UK researchers, who also confirmed the positive role of vitamin C and selenium.
Iron transporter discovered; major impact for supplements
Iron supplements could be improved by new research in the UK that has identified for the first time a molecule responsible for absorption of the mineral in the gut.
Safety of ephedra alternatives under spotlight again
Two weight loss supplements containing bitter orange extract increased the heart rate of healthy subjects in a new study, a sign that the supplements may pose health risks for users, say the authors.
Weekly comment
The science behind food
The words clinical trial or scientifically proven on a label carry huge cachet. But behind the claims of scientific evidence, consumers expect a base level of rigour in ensuring thatfood or personal care products actually deliver the benefits they claim.
Fonterra introduces high-protein crisp ingredient for healthy snacks
New Zealand dairy group Fonterra will today unveil a range of dairy protein crisps with up to 80 per cent protein content for use by makers of energy and sports bars as well as healthy and slimming snack foods.