Green tea may protect against breast cancer: Study
Regular consumption of green tea may reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer by about 12 per cent, according to a new study from the US and China.
Archives for January 27, 2009
Gum technology links functionality and indulgence
Innovation in centre-filled technology for chewing gum could be a key to boosting category sales, according to Danish market player Gumlink.
Where are missing article 13 health claims? asks EHPM
A major European trade group has chimed in with criticism of the latest version of the European Union health and nutrition claims article 13 list, adding to industry concern that claims are being removed or modified without clear explanation from...
Kosher botanicals: Rabbis, insects and quality control
Regular visits from a rabbi to ensure Kosher certification are part of doing business for almost all ingredients suppliers in Israel. For SDA Spice, the largest botanicals supplier in the Middle East, Kosher is very much about quality control. VP of...
FDA supplement warning letters: 2008 year in review
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued over 40 warning letters to supplement marketers last year. An analysis by FDA legal specialists Ivan Wasserman and Svetlana Walker reveals that the agency’s focus was on cancer claims made on internet web...
SunOpta takes on barley beta-glucan ingredient
SunOpta Ingredients Group has added a beta-glucan concentrate to its range of fiber ingredients, following an agreement with PolyCell Technologies.
Phytosterols for cholesterol cuts supported by review
Phytosterol-enriched foods are efficacious for reducing levels of LDL cholesterol, with no differences between stanols and sterols, or delivery in fat or non fat foods, says a new review.
US-Danish alliance in search of healthier foods
A new consortium of leading American and Danish food scientists has been established to develop new ingredients for tackling malnutrition and diet-related diseases.