Pumpkin shows potential as fortifiable iron source
Flesh form pumpkin may provide an ideal matrix for iron fortification for functional food manufacturers, according to new research from Argentina.
Archives for January 30, 2009
EFSA says yes to zinc, no to calcium and magnesium forms
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up for the use of the relatively obscure zinc form, zinc methionate, but found safety issues with calcium and magnesium methionate forms.
Cognis says sale rumours taken out of context
Cognis has told NutraIngredients.com the German ingredients giant will not be sold in the near-future despite suggestive statements emanating from the German press.
Final sugar high for Danisco pending sale
Danisco has reported a good result for its 2008/9 sugar campaign, which should be the last before the sale of its sugar division to Nordzucker receives regulatory go-ahead.
FDA finds vitamin B6 form not legal in supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that the vitamin B6 compound, pyridoxamine dihydrochloride, cannot be used in dietary supplements.
High purity chondroitin ‘can prevent joint degradation’: Study
Long term administration of high purity and concentrated chondroitin sulphate may prevent degradation in the joint structure of people suffering from osteoarthritis, says a new study.