Pectin shows potential against prostate cancer
Pectin, a type of fibre found in fruits and vegetables and may induce programmed cell death in prostate cancer cells, suggests a new laboratory study from the US.
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Almonds must be pasteurized as of September, says USDA
A request for a delay in the implementation of new pasteurization requirements for almonds has been rejected by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has said that the new requirements will come into effect on September 1, 2007.
Taste may not be such a barrier for wholegrain acceptance - study
The taste of wholegrain breads, compared to bread made from refined grains, may not inhibit consumption amongst consumers as much as previously thought, suggests a new study.
Vitamin K help for diabetes?
The vitamin K dependant protein osteocalcin may have a positive effect on reducing obesity and diabetes, suggests a new study with mice.
Whole milk passes UK junk food test
Whole milk will not be blacklisted as a product unsuitable to be advertised on children's television in the UK, the Food Standards Agency has revealed.