New cranberry breed could offer more antioxidants
A new variety of cranberry with a higher level of antioxidants and more powerful antibacterial properties could soon be cultivated commercially, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Archives for January 9, 2008
Enzymotec achieves GRAS for PS in foods
Israeli firm Enzymotec has received GRAS status for its PS cognitive health ingredient, opening up the US functional food and beverage market for the product.
Vitamin C fortification coming to dairy
LycoRed is working on a way to overcome the fortification of dairy products including milk with vitamin C, and is hopeful to see a solution this year.
More support for lycopene's prostate benefits
Lycopene may show benefits against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, suggests a new study from Germany.
Pre- and probiotic combo linked to better antioxidant status
Supplements of pre- and probiotics can reduce levels of biomarkers linked to oxidative stress, suggests new results from an EU study.