Life in a European health claims wasteland
Ka-CHING! Hear that? No it’s not the sound of overflowing cash registers as consumers throw endless wads of euros at scientifically-backed, healthy foods in greater numbers than ever before.
Archives for November 9, 2009
New NI lycopene targets beverages and bars
BASF is building the use of its nature identical lycopene by introducing a new cold-water dispersible version for use in beverages and food applications.
Earthrise obtains HACCP for spirulina
Earthrise Nutritionals has gained third party HACCP certificate of registration to underline the safety credentials of its spirulina.
Nano curcumin could boost spice’s health benefits
Nano-sized curcumin capsules may boost the body’s uptake of the ingredient, and enhance its potential to prevent colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study from Japan.
Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health
Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.
‘Unauthorised' drinks to be reformulated on health fears
The range of “unauthorised” Chaotic Beverages pulled from Canadian shelves recently on health fears will be reformulated to meet the country’s ingredient regulations, said importers of the product.
Danisco’s Madison plant expansion underway
Danisco has started expansion of its cultures plant in Madison, Wisconsin, which it says responds to increased demand for direct vat inoculants (DVI) cultures in the US.
Call for stricter monitoring of folic acid intake
A potential link between high folic acid intakes and increased risks of cancer can not be ruled out, according to scientists from an EFSA led scientific cooperation project who are calling for tighter monitoring.