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).
Archives for February 8, 2007
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.
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.
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.