Stevia is photo-stable in beverages, says Coca-Cola
Stevia, the natural sweetener causing a whirlwind of interest around the globe, does not degrade in beverages on exposure to light, says a new study from Coca-Cola.
Archives for September 2, 2008
High protein breakfast could aid weight loss
Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the day and could help dieters lose weight, according to a new study.
EU regulations attract global attention
Imperfect as they may be, the European Union’s regulatory efforts in the food area have attracted the attention of regulators around the world, some of whom view what is being done in the bloc as a legislative template.
LycoRed tomato extract gets US heart health patent
Israel-based LycoRed has received a US patent for the atherosclerosis-inhibiting properties of its tomato extract, which the firm says adds to the network of support for its ingredient’s heart health benefits.
News focus: Omega-3
Regulation: Omega-3 ready for RDIs and further health claims
Regulations governing the omega-3 market vary greatly between regions but in common is the fact there is no official, government-recommended dietary intake (RDI) anywhere in the world and approved health claims are few.
Folate may protect colon from DNA damage: study
Low levels of dietary folate may increase the risk of DNA damage in colon cells, and ultimately the risk of cancer, suggests a new Anglo-American study.
Datamonitor highlights probiotic, omega-3 product launches
Datamontinor’s Productscan database last month recorded a number of new probiotic and omega-3 product launches in the US, which it says continues to demonstrate that “no stone has been left unturned in the quest for consumer business in the health sphere”.