Frutarom investigates FenuLife for heartburn
Frutarom is initiating new research on the use of its FenuLife fenugreek extract for the prevention of heartburn, signalling a new direction for the ingredient alongside blood sugar control.
Archives for February 8, 2007
Inter Farma introduces certified chondroitin sulfate brand
Inter Farma is branding its South American bovine-sourced chondroitin sulfate as Dynatin CS, and is marketing it on the dual platforms of US Pharmacopoeia certification and hailing from a BSE-free country.
FreshCan finds first Euro use in creatine drink
A can system developed by Ball Packaging Europe to protect sensitive ingredients for use in beverages has found its first use in Europe in a German creatine drink, and could help spur development of new sports and wellness products.
Synbiotics effective at reducing colon cancer markers
A synbiotic supplement comprising the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose, and a mixture of two probiotics, successfully reduced several markers of colon cancer, say results of a major Europe-wide study.
FDA's cloned food proposal sees more opposition
The battle against cloned food has moved up a notch, with the Center for Food Safety joining a major dairy firm yesterday in protests against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Olive oil may protect against stomach ulcers and cancer
Polyphenols found in olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, may prevent infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, said to be the cause of millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year.